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Ten Reasons why Christian dental students need the

Ten Reasons why Christian dental students need the. Christian Dental Fellowship. Why are you doing dentistry?. For the money? Because it’s interesting? To help people? To serve God? Because you like teeth?. How can you serve God through dentistry?.

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Ten Reasons why Christian dental students need the

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  1. Ten Reasons why Christian dental students need the Christian Dental Fellowship

  2. Why are you doing dentistry? • For the money? • Because it’s interesting? • To help people? • To serve God? • Because you like teeth?

  3. How can you serve God through dentistry? • Earning lots of money to give to your church, charities etc? • Being ‘a good dentist’? • Sharing your faith with all your patients and colleagues? • Going overseas as a missionary dentist?

  4. Wouldn’t it be great if… • There was someone who could help you integrate all aspects of your faith with your dental career… • Someone who could support and equip you so that you’re: • not just a dentist who happens to be a Christian • nor a Christian who happens to be a dentist • but a real Christian dentist • Well, it just so happens that…

  5. That’s exactly what CDF is for! • For Christian dentists and dental students in the UK and Ireland • Equipping you as a Christian in dentistry • to know who you are in Christ • to serve him through your profession • to integrate your faith and work at all levels

  6. 1. Christian dentists – a unique position • Dentists have the privilege to: • Relieve pain • Improve health, well-being and confidence • Care for the vulnerable • Develop relationships within a cross-section of the community • We must take our responsibility seriously • Who will help you fulfil your calling?

  7. 2. Contact with Christian graduates • Learning from the example of Christian dentists • Real lives, real examples • How we learn to follow Jesus • Via • Prayer support • CDF Annual conference • local groups • Friendships within CDF

  8. 3. Prayer Support • From CDF Student Co-ordinators • Via CDF prayer calendar • Alan Vogt: almavogt@talk21.com • Prayer networks • Within dental schools • Within regional groups • With Christian dental friends • For our overseas mission partners

  9. 4. Annual CDF Conference • 16-18 October 2009 • GDPs, VDPs, specialists, mission partners, and dental students from all over the UK and beyond • Bible studies, clinical talks and mission reports • Great fellowship with a cross-section of the profession • Ask those who’ve been!

  10. 5. Supporting local groups • Annual regional days • Social events • Talks of interest • Developing relationships between students and members of the profession

  11. 6. Encouraging Christian witness within the profession • Testimonies and ideas from CDF members • Courses (e.g. ‘Saline Solution’) • Helping dentists to integrate faith and practice • Bringing Christ into the consultation • Support pack available for student groups

  12. 7. Overseas issues • “With privilege comes responsibility” • Overseas dental mission • Electives support (resources, grants) • Links to other organizations (e.g. Mercy Ships, Bridge2Aid, Dentaid) • Longer-term support • ICMDA (International Christian Medical & Dental Association)

  13. 8. Christian Dental Literature • On topics you need to think about: • Ethical decision making • Business decisions • Overseas dentistry • Witnessing to colleagues/patients • Quarterly publication: CDF Newsround • Website: www.cdf-uk.org

  14. 9. Speaking out on ethical issues • Christian representation: • Raman Bedi, Margaret Seward; both previous CDOs • Organizations like Dentaid raising awareness of global oral health needs • Influencing policy and public opinion • Speakers for local events • Accountability between members of the profession

  15. 10. The student-VDP transition • Prayer support • Local groups • National conferences • Supportive relationships between VDPs and senior practitioners/consultants • Mentoring and career choices • Range of specialists within CDF (e.g. Paediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Max-Fac)

  16. So there are ten reasons… • The unique position of Christian dentists • Contact with Christian graduates • Prayer • CDF conference • Supporting local groups • Encouraging Christian witness within the profession • Overseas issues • Christian literature • Speaking out on ethical issues • The student-VDP transition

  17. So why join us? • Easier access to mailings and conferences • We’re here to support you throughout your training and throughout your career • £10 for students! • Members are our lifeblood • you need us and we need you!

  18. What is it that only you can do? • All of us face hard decisions in prioritising our time, resources and efforts • What are the unique gifts and opportunities that God has given you to help build His kingdom? • For Christian dentists, this is a serious calling • How will we use our dental careers? • CDF is there to help you!

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