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Transitioning Out of Vocational Training: How the Flying Start Programme Supports Early-Career Dentists
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Transitioning Out of Vocational Training: How the Flying Start Programme Supports Early-Career Dentists
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12 Nov, 2026

Completing your Vocational Training year is a major milestone, but taking the step into independent general dental practice often comes with a steep learning curve. Moving away from the structured environment of being a VDP can feel like a daunting transition as you adapt to managing higher patient volumes, navigating complex treatment planning, and running your own day-to-day surgery.

To bridge this support gap, Clyde Munro developed the Flying Start Programme, a dedicated career development pathway designed specifically to support early-career dentists through their first crucial post-VDP year.

Here is how the programme helps you build clinical confidence, protect your work-life balance, and map out a clear career trajectory:

  • Comprehensive CPD & Targeted Clinical Training: The programme delivers 20 hours of verifiable Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This includes flagship hands-on courses like the Predictable Posterior Composite Restorations Day, designed to sharpen core restorative techniques and boost daily efficiency in the clinic.

  • Fully Funded Investment in Your Future: High-quality postgraduate education can be a significant financial hurdle early in your career. The entire £4,000 programme is fully funded by Clyde Munro, allowing you to focus entirely on expanding your skills without the financial strain.

  • Peer Networking & Peer-to-Peer Support: Beyond clinical excellence, Flying Start creates a relaxed, supportive environment where you can connect with fellow post-VDP dentists. Sharing experiences, discussing common challenges, and learning alongside peers helps build a strong local professional network.

Becoming an associate is the start of an exciting new chapter, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. With dedicated mentorship, tailored clinical training, and fully funded CPD, the Flying Start Programme ensures you have the structure and support needed to thrive in your dental career.

Want to see the programme in action?

Watch our short video to see what this year’s first course, “Predictable Posterior Composites,” looked like

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