For Dentists
Taking a career break? Then the KITS scheme may be for you.
What is KITS?
The Keeping In Touch Scheme is a scheme designed to keep professionals who are not practising up to date so they should be able to meet the GDC re-certification requirements and return easily to practice after a short or longer career break.
What does the KITS scheme offer?
Once registered on the scheme you will be able to attend Section 63 postgraduate courses and be entitled to attend the deanery KITS specific courses.
Refresher courses, training and assistance is available (at minimal cost) to hone skills and to update, ready to return to the chairside. Support and assistance will be tailored, wherever possible, to individual's needs and circumstances throughout the South West. To discuss individual needs and opportunities (in confidence) please contact the deanery Retaining and Returning Advisor for dentists - Jane Moore. Ideally by email: jane.m.moore13@googlemail.com or phone/fax 01805 601319. Alternatively you may contact the Dental Postgraduate Department directly on 0117 9284524 and speak to the departmental contact. We look forward to hearing from you.
Who is eligible to register on the KITS scheme?
Any dentist who is not practising at the present time, but who wishes to return to practice, who is entitles to full registration in the UK.
KITS for DCPs
Contact one of our DCP Advisers for more information:
Diane Bell for North of the Region - omxdb@bristol.ac.uk
Jackie Gazzard for S Wilt/Dorset - jackiegazzard@hotmail.co.uk
Sonia Jones for Devon/Cornwall - sonijones@hotmail.co.uk