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Mentoring. A quality assurance tool for dentists. Part 3: Building a successful mentoring relationship.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19366522     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The contribution that the mentor can make to the mentoring relationship is undoubtedly crucial. It revolves around mentor qualities, including honesty, congruence, self-sufficiency, and patience. Mentor attitudes include unconditional positive regard for the mentee and mentee focus. Mentor behaviours include establishing rapport, demonstrating warmth and empathy, and giving constructive feedback. There are also unhelpful mentor positions, which are to be avoided. However, there are enormous rewards for the mentor. Mentees also make a significant contribution to the successful relationship by being open to the process and ready to engage with their mentor in order to discover their own goals and develop their own resources and career. This will help them to serve their patients better in the years to come and thereby to achieve a greater sense of purpose, satisfaction and reward in their professional lives.
Authors:
Vernon P Holt; Russ Ladwa
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Primary dental care : journal of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK)     Volume:  16     ISSN:  1355-7610     ISO Abbreviation:  Prim Dent Care     Publication Date:  2009 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-04-15     Completed Date:  2009-07-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9617339     Medline TA:  Prim Dent Care     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  67-73     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
vernon@doctorslodge.co.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Education, Dental / methods*
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Mentors*

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