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Nearly half of employers do not state interest in hearing from diverse applicants
Nearly half of employers do not state interest in hearing from a range of diverse applicants in their job adverts,…
Dentistry
Being deaf and working as a dentist – my experience
Sharing the challenges he has faced as a deaf dentist, Walid Hassoon calls for more inclusion and compassion within the…
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English, Muslim, LGBT – as dentists our diverse humanity is worth more than our labels
‘A tsunami in my head’ – Fiez Mughal reflects on the struggles he faced growing up and the need to…
25 Years of Dentistry.co.uk
Classism in dentistry – ‘let’s acknowledge the problem’
Nishma Sharma opens up about her experiences with classism in dentistry, and calls for more compassion within the largely ‘elitist…
25 Years of Dentistry.co.uk
South West Dentistry Show – your chance to hear Sharon Kaur
Sharon Kaur will make her first appearance at the South West Dentistry Show this year to discuss equality and diversity.…
Dentistry
‘You can be successful and be gay’ – a hygienist’s experience in dentistry as a gay woman
As we mark Pride Month this June, Anna Peterson opens up about her journey as a gay woman within dentistry…
Oral health
Discrimination and bias ‘may be getting worse’ in NHS, says report
Discrimination and unfair treatment is ‘evident’ within the NHS despite efforts to tackle it, a new report found. The findings…
Dentistry
Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… The end of…
Dentistry
Discrimination in dentistry – Wayne Thomas
Wayne Thomas argues that in order to improve diversity in the NHS, more training and leadership opportunities are essential for…
Dental Nursing
OCDO sets up action group to tackle discrimination in dentistry
Established by the Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO) England, the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG) is a…
Dentistry
‘We’ve got to discover uncomfortable truths’ – calls to address inequalities in dentistry
Dental experts are calling for urgent action towards improving equality and diversity in dentistry. As part of yesterday’s Westminster Health…
Dentistry
Embracing diversity
CODE explains how principals can help create a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion within dental practices. As businesses, we…
Dentistry