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How much w/e do I actually have?

I have done the following work experience so far:

One continuous week in maxfax.
Three days in a GDP, over two weeks. (tues, thurs, thurs)
Three days in another GDP, over two weeks. (wed, thurs, thurs)
Three completely separate days in orthodontics.

So how much work experience do I actually have? One of the university websites states that "applicants must have a minimum of two weeks work experience in a general dental practice". How many weeks do I have? Do I have four weeks because my GDP work experience has spread over four weeks, or do I only have one week because it only adds up to six days?
Reply 1
I'm not sure but i think 2 weeks means 10 days so i think you actually 1 week and 1 day gdp
Original post by like a boss
I have done the following work experience so far:

One continuous week in maxfax.
Three days in a GDP, over two weeks. (tues, thurs, thurs)
Three days in another GDP, over two weeks. (wed, thurs, thurs)
Three completely separate days in orthodontics.

So how much work experience do I actually have? One of the university websites states that "applicants must have a minimum of two weeks work experience in a general dental practice". How many weeks do I have? Do I have four weeks because my GDP work experience has spread over four weeks, or do I only have one week because it only adds up to six days?


You have 6 days in GDP, 3 days in Orthodontics, 1 week in Maxfax.

It is better if you could just book a couple of weeks in a block in another GDP to get your minimum 2 weeks, or do some ongoing work experience once a week for a couple of months. You have varied work experience though which is good.
Reply 3
Also, does it matter what hours I do?

Because I have done about 4 hours per day, on average.
Reply 4
Original post by like a boss
Also, does it matter what hours I do?

Because I have done about 4 hours per day, on average.


You don't have to tell them hours. :wink:
Just make sure you have 10 days (even if it's 10 x 4hr days) before you submit your application.

How did you get your maxfax work experience?

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