‘From Setbacks to Success’ is the exclusive and FREE ADANSW recent grad webinar series that brings you a variety of topics from 4 leading presenters each series.
The overarching themes apply to all topics, exploring: ⠀
- How to gain a renewed perspective on your clinical practice
- How to overcome obstacles in various fields of dentistry
In this Setbacks to Success webinar, Dr Rebecca Ellis shares an honest and insightful reflection on the realities of early clinical practice, specialist training, and professional development. Through real clinical experiences including medical emergencies, surgical complications, and implant failures, this session explores how setbacks, adverse outcomes, and self-doubt shape clinical judgment, resilience, and long-term confidence. The webinar also addresses career decision-making, postgraduate training, financial and personal challenges, and the importance of mentorship and support networks.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this video, viewers will be able to:
- Recognise how clinical setbacks and adverse outcomes contribute to professional growth
- Understand strategies for managing confidence loss, stress, and self-doubt following complications
- Appreciate the importance of honest communication, consent, and patient management when outcomes do not go to plan
- Reflect on career decision-making, including postgraduate training, financial considerations, and work–life balance
- Identify the role of mentorship, peer support, and reflective practice in sustaining a long-term dental career
