The dental workforce is increasingly female: where are the leaders?

The dental workforce is increasingly female: where are the leaders?

Raabiha Maan discusses changing demographics in dentistry: with so many women in the workforce, how can we ensure leadership evolves to keep pace?

Dentistry in the UK has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past few decades.

Once considered a largely male-dominated profession, the reality today looks very different. Across clinics, hospitals and universities, women now play a central role in delivering dental care.

The face of dentistry is changing.

And with that change comes an important question for the profession: who will shape its future?

Leadership matters. It influences workplace culture, the sustainability of careers and the environments in which dental teams and patients thrive.

The workforce reality

Sign in to continue reading

This content is exclusive to members of

Sign up

Already a member? Sign in here

Free access to our premium content:

  • Clinical content
  • In-depth analysis
  • Features, reports, videos and more

By joining, you’re helping to support independent, quality journalism that keeps dental professionals informed and empowered – and allowing us to keep delivering the insights you value most.

Favorite
Get the most out of your membership by subscribing to Dentistry CPD
  • Access 600+ hours of verified CPD courses
  • Includes all GDC recommended topics
  • Powerful CPD tracking tools included
Register for webinar

Stay updated with relevant information about this webinar

Share
Add to calendar