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BDA criticises ‘disproportionate’ disability and autism guidance
The British Dental Association (BDA) has ‘objected to several of the points made’ in the recently updated guidance for disability…
Dentistry
Why accessible dentistry is so important for oral health
Gaby Bissett talks to Oral-B’s Benjamin Binot and Professor Alison Dougall, of the International Association of Disability and Oral Health,…
Dentistry
Disability Pride Month – meet the siblings working in healthcare with impaired hearing
‘We are no different to you’: Walid and Nada Hassoon, a dentist and junior doctor, share their experiences of working…
Dentistry
Dental anxiety in disability: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Abi Chapman talks to us about her experiences receiving dental care whilst living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It is common knowledge…
Dentistry
Support for patients with disability in dental clinics
In an interview with Jörg Vogel, the importance of educating dentists on the topic of special needs dentistry is discussed.…
Private Practice
Long COVID: implications for employers
Anna Bithrey discusses long COVID, assessing how the illness is classified and the key considerations for employees and employers. According…
Dentistry
How can dentistry better accommodate patients with disabilities?
Mervyn Druian discusses why it is important for dentists to cater for their patients with disabilities. Why have you decided…
Dentistry
Qualifying as a dentist with a disability
After receiving a diagnosis of a connective tissue disorder, Shona Sawhney explains how she pushed on despite her disability to…
Young Dentist