Equality, diversity and inclusion

Living and working with endometriosis in dentistry

Anna Najran shares her experience of navigating endometriosis and adenomyosis alongside a career in dentistry, plus her advice for others…

Dentistry

Give to gain: achieving gender equality in dentistry

Stevie Farndon speaks to five women overcoming gender barriers to transform dentistry through leadership, mentorship and purpose. International Women’s Day…

Dentistry

International Women’s Day: supporting women in dentistry

Five leading female dental professionals share their tips and insights into how to support women in dentistry for International Women’s…

Dentistry

Dental professionals – here’s why you are capable of more than you think

We speak with Michelle Carney about why dental teams need to care about neurodiversity – and how inclusive recruitment can…

Business

Celebrating diversity: the cultural mosaic of dentistry

Emma Anastasi reports back from a visit to London Dental Arts, where Arman Barfeie is using his own background and…

Dentistry

Why inclusivity can sometimes breed inequality in your dental business

Bernie Davies – award-winning diversity champion, business strategist and thought leader – sits down to unpack what actual inclusivity means…

Business

How female dental professionals are building connection and community 

Sisters Tejal and Nehal Doshi explain why they have set up a dedicated space for female dental professionals to connect…

Dentistry

What dentistry can learn about community from BBC radio presenter Nadia Ali

In the latest episode of Dentistry Talks podcast, we speak with BBC radio presenter Nadia Ali whose story is one…

Business

Dental Mums Network: helping women in dentistry to thrive

‘When women gather, magic happens’ – Raabiha Maan shares her experience of Thrive Together, the inaugural summit hosted by the…

Dentistry

Racism and sexism ‘alarmingly normalised’ in the NHS, says report

Evidence of racism and sexism has been found in the structures and person-to-person interactions across the NHS. Published in the…

Dentistry

How does the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of ‘woman’ impact dental practices?

We learn how the recent Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ has implications for dentistry, dental staff and…

Patient management

The Female Dentist: meet board member Nicola Rowland

Introducing Nicola Rowland, board member of The Female Dentist – a network for supporting women in dentistry and helping them…

Dentistry

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Can women in dentistry really have it all?

Bethany Rossington explains why ‘having it all’ means working out what you really want from life for women working in…

Dentistry

Mother’s Day 2025: finding balance for mothers in dentistry

This Mother’s Day, Raabiha Maan and Robiha Nazir share how they juggle motherhood and dentistry, and what they are hoping…

Dentistry

Inspiring women to stay and thrive in dental technology

Nina Frketin asks how we can motivate the next generation of women to consider a career in dental technology and…

Laboratory

‘Mum guilt’ in dentistry: balancing ambition and motherhood

Zayba Sheikh shares how women in dentistry can embrace ambition, success and family – without the mum guilt. It’s fair…

Dentistry

Is there gender bias in dentistry?

‘Creating an inclusive environment is crucial’: Anushika Brogan sheds light on how gender bias exists in dentistry and the need…

Columnists

International Women’s Day 2025: the evolving role of women in dentistry

Stevie Farndon celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 by discussing the evolving role of women in dentistry and sharing insight on…

Dentistry

Breaking workplace barriers: ‘I see the beauty in over-delivering against sexist expectations’

In this episode, we speak with Katie Traxton, marketing executive and talent agency owner, who explains how she has navigated…

Dentistry