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Dental schools urge government to address workforce shortage

The Dental Schools Council (DSC) has called on the government to urgently commit to expanding dental training places to address the UK’s escalating...

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Parliamentary roundtable looks to improve patient access

A parliamentary roundtable aiming to deliver recommendations for driving down inequalities and solving the dental workforce crisis took place in...

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Sexual misconduct under-reported in dentistry

Sexual misconduct is under-reported in the dental sector, a new report from the General Dental Council (GDC) has revealed.

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Deputy CDO appointment is a ‘missed opportunity’ for dental team

The British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) has deemed the appointment of Rakhee Patel as deputy chief dental officer (CDO) England as a ‘missed...

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Government announces pension reforms

Working people and businesses are set to benefit from new rules that will give more flexibility over how occupational defined benefit pension schemes...

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Neonatal care leave introduced by the government

The government has announced that thousands of working families with babies in neonatal care will be entitled to additional time off as a day-one...

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Significant gap in dental workforce, says association

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has highlighted the significant gap in the dental workforce, as it awaits the government and the Department of...

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Framework for tackling sexual misconduct welcomed

Dental Protection has welcomed steps taken by NHS England to ensure sexual misconduct in the workplace is recognised, reported and acted on, and that...

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Bullying and harassment go unreported in the workplace due to fear of backlash

One in four employees (25 per cent) have reported being aware of conduct that violated either the law or ethical standards in the last year, revealed...

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Government announces reforms to employment rights in the UK

Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.

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The dental endgame

David Hussey emphasises the importance of retaining a great dental team.

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Leading the way

Lisa Andrews discusses managing inappropriate and unwanted behaviours in the workplace.