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Culture change in dentistry crucial to improve working lives of women
As we approach International Women’s Day, Catherine Rutland considers this year’s theme of ‘inspire inclusion’ and what this means in…
Dentistry
NHS LGBT inclusivity scheme axed due to ‘lack of funding’
The government has reportedly defunded the NHS Rainbow Badge Partnership, a scheme aiming to foster LGBT inclusivity in healthcare settings.…
Dentistry
‘Inclusivity is in our DNA’ – Bupa Dental Care and people-first dentistry
Gaby Bissett speaks to Bupa Dental Care’s UK general manager, Mark Allan, as he marks 12 months in his role…
Dentistry
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
Why celebrating Pride is important in dentistry
As Pride month draws to an end, we hear from two dental professionals who explain why it is so integral…
Dentistry
My experience as a trans man in dentistry – and how it can be more inclusive
Dental hygiene student Ben Marriott opens up about his own experience as a trans man in dentistry and how some…
Dentistry
The Big Rethink – making oral care more inclusive
New research reveals one third of the 166 million people in Europe who are affected by a disability in some…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 22 October 2022
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… GDC increases ARF level for…
Dentistry
UK has the most inclusive approach to healthcare, study shows
People living in countries which prioritise ‘health inclusivity’ are more likely to live healthy lives for longer, according to a…
Dentistry
New update on the gender balance of dental boards in the UK
The number of dental boards that have a gender balance has more than doubled since 2019, according to new data.…
Dentistry
Dental students ‘likely to under-report racist incidents’, says study
Dental students ‘felt compelled to put patients’ interests first’ despite racist comments, according to a new study that looks at…
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