Redeployment of dental trainees: challenges and opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Dental trainees require a degree of adaptability to navigate a training pathway. We outline the transferrable skills that can be adapted and utilised during the process of redeployment in response to COVID-19. Despite the challenging circumstances, opportunities can arise for trainees redeployed to different areas of healthcare, and contribute towards the formation of a holistic and rounded professional. Transferable skills acquired from different areas of healthcare contribute towards the formation of a holistic dental professional.