The first cohort of students on the BSc in Primary Dental Care at the University of Kent has entered the third and final stage of their degree.

Nicky Gough, qualified dental hygienist and undergraduate student, commented that: ‘The BSc in Primary Dental Care has enabled me to progress in my overall goal to become a more confident, reflective and competent practitioner.’

Participation in stage two of the course allowed Nicky and her fellow students the opportunity to improve their presentation skills through the process of reflection and peer review. Stage two modules also increased the students' clinical knowledge, initiative and confidence which in turn will benefit their professional relationships.

Nicky and fellow undergraduate Sue Bagnall have even expanded their career opportunities by starting their own business, www.cpd4dentalnurses.co.uk.

The BSc in Primary Dental Care students will graduate in June 2011. For more information on the course, contact Programme Director Debbie Reed on d.reed@kent.ac.uk or telephone 01634 2020919.