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Show etiquette – the rules

3 mins read Professionalism/career development
When it comes to freebies at trade shows, there are two sides to every story – but how do you behave? Fiona Ellwood considers the professionalism outside of practice

Professional behaviour is always high on the agenda for all members of the dental team and is a strong focus of the regulatory body, the General Dental Council (GDC). In fact, if we look at the GDC Standards for The Dental Team – Principle 9, the first point makes clear that ‘…all members of the dental team will maintain appropriate personal and professional behaviour’ (GDC 2013, p.80).’

We can look at this point from many perspectives – from your daily working practice and that works' night out, to the use of social media and the occasional party. But, have you ever considered your professional behaviour in the context of the dental trade show?

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