'Diversity and Equality' Blog Posts

• Lilian Lindsay: A woman who didn't take no for an answer

  Celebrating International Women's Day and the important role women have played in dentistry.

  Blog Date 8 March, 2022

• Dental politics: Diverse representation matters

  Why diversity is fundamental to the success of our committees – and how you can nominate yourself for election.

  Blog Date 7 October, 2021

• Racism in dentistry: Denial is not an option

  A first look at the results from our recent racism survey reveals evidence of racism and denial in dentistry.

  Blog Date 23 June, 2021

• Breaking down barriers to care: Learning Disability Awareness Week 2021

  This Learning Disability Awareness Week, we outline the steps you can take to provide a positive experience for all dental patients.

  Blog Date 14 June, 2021

• Dentists supporting survivors of domestic abuse

  A new campaign is calling for dentists to provide pro bono treatment to survivors of domestic abuse.

  Blog Date 10 June, 2021

• International Women’s Day: Untold stories of female dentists

  On the historical contributions women have made to dentistry and how you can share their untold stories.

  Blog Date 8 March, 2021

• Dentistry and unconscious bias

  Reflecting on the issue of unconscious bias and gender discrimination in dentistry.

  Blog Date 3 March, 2021

• Racism in dentistry: Measuring the scale of the problem

  Our latest survey for dentists and dental students is an essential step towards tackling racism and discrimination in dentistry, explains Shareena Ilyas, co-Chair, BDA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

  Blog Date 17 December, 2020

• Diversity in dentistry: One practice's story

  During Black History Month, Kay Dove shares her experience of re-opening her father’s dental practice and the importance of diversity and representation in dentistry.

  Blog Date 23 October, 2020

• Tackling racism in dentistry

  BDA President Russ Ladwa discusses racism in dentistry and how we can combat it.

  Blog Date 13 October, 2020

• Coronavirus: Why PAPR hoods are not the solution Sikh dentists need

  Dental Surgeon Dr Gurps Singh gives an insight into the conflict Sikh dentists face in continuing to wear turbans and beards while also complying with new PPE guidance.

  Blog Date 7 September, 2020

• What can dentists do to support LGBT patients?

  There are some important things that dentists can do to ensure their practices are inclusive and help to encourage LGBT patients through their doors, without fear of discrimination or judgement.

  Blog Date 4 November, 2019

• What’s it like being a... digital dentist? Tashfeen Kholasi

  Tashfeen Kholasi is the Clinical Lead for Digital Dentistry at NHSX, and is passionate about using technology to enable a better patient experience. She tells us about her day…

  Blog Date 20 May, 2019

• What’s it like being a... practice owner and principal dentist in Wales?

  ​Lauren Harrhy owns a mixed dental practice in Pontypool, Wales, and works as the principal dentist with a team of 11 staff. She tells us about her day…

  Blog Date 12 March, 2019

• What’s it like being a clinical lecturer and head of admissions?

  ​Jo Batt is Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry and Admissions Tutor for Dentistry at the School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham. She tells us about her day.

  Blog Date 25 January, 2019

• What’s it like being a practice owner?

  ​Ann-Marie Bard is practice owner of a busy mixed dental practice in Shropshire. She tells us about her day.

  Blog Date 22 October, 2018

• A story of courage and achievement in early dentistry: Edward Tull-Warnock

  Edward Tull-Warnock became one of the first black, qualified professional dentists in 1912. During Black History Month, we celebrate his amazing achievements and tell the story of how he overcame adversity to have a successful career in dentistry.

  Blog Date 22 October, 2018

• #dentistry24: share what you do in dentistry

  Dental professionals across the globe are invited to tweet using #Dentistry24 to celebrate the good work of the dental profession on 24 May 2018.

  Blog Date 18 May, 2018

• Inspiring dentists to be the best they can be

  On International Women’s Day, MJ Rowland-Warmann tells us what inspired her to set up her private practice and why it’s important that there are successful female role models for younger dentists.

  Blog Date 8 March, 2018

• My experience of being a mother and dentist

  Annan Salim is an associate dentist at a health centre in Greater Manchester and carries out mainly NHS dentistry. She tells us about her experience of working in a high-needs area and seeing patients with preventable decay, and her insights on becoming a mother, and tackling the 'sugar issue'.

  Blog Date 4 December, 2017