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Six things you need to know about the Joint Dental Foundation-Core Training (JDFCT) Scheme

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The Joint Dental Foundation-Core Training (JDFCT) scheme is a post-graduate training programme of three 8-month block rotations in the following dental disciplinaries: general practice, special care/community dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Completion of this 2-year scheme provides the participants with the equivalence of completing both Dental Foundation and Dental Core Training; having only undergone one National Recruitment process.1

During the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery rotation, you will get the opportunity to provide on-call care for head and neck emergencies treating lacerations, dental abscesses and facial fractures. This is a step-up from dental school and can seem daunting initially but provided you remember the following, then you are all set. When answering the bleep, take a thorough history so that you have enough information to advise, or to seek advice efficiently. Prioritise tasks in order of urgency and remember if unsure, ask for help! As time goes on, before you know it – you will become more confident managing these situations independently.

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  1. Health Education South-West. Joint Dental Foundation Core Training (JDFCT) scheme – Swindon: 24month programme. 2023. Online information available at https://dental.hee.nhs.uk/binaries/content/assets/dental/2023schemesbyregion/southwest/healtheducationsouthwest---jdfctschemeswindon24months.docx (accessed July 2025).

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The author wishes to thank Megan Davies for her assistance in reviewing and preparing this article.

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Gebahi, F. Six things you need to know about the Joint Dental Foundation-Core Training (JDFCT) Scheme. BDJ Student (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41406-025-1559-z

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