RESUMEN

We reviewed five cohorts of dental core trainees over a five-year period in a single unit (2013-2018). We identify specific motivators for undertaking dental core training and common career paths. We suggest how mentorship and educational supervision is an important part of the overall experience. We suggest 'taster days' could allow trainees an introduction to the different specialties, helping to improve recruitment.

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Educación de Postgrado en Medicina , Intención , Selección de Profesión , Hospitales de Enseñanza , Humanos , Mentores , Encuestas y Cuestionarios

RESUMEN

PROBLEM: During palatal fenestration procedure the vascularised, respiratory nasal lining is often sacrificed inadvertently. It normally functions to keep the inhaled air warm, humid and dust free. CONCLUSION: This vascularised nasal lining when uninvolved oncologically can easily be preserved. Preservation of the vascularised nasal lining shall decrease the leakage of nasal secretions and aid in the healing of reconstruction of the defect when local or regional flaps are used.