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Nine per cent of NHS staff have received unwanted sexual advances

The results of the ‘NHS Staff Survey 2023’ revealed healthcare workers experienced “unacceptable” levels of unwanted sexual behaviour from the public...

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Organisation pledges to reduce barriers for overseas dental professionals

The International Dental Organisation UK (IDO UK) will formally launch in London on March 6, 2024. It aims to improve the quality of dental care and...

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Keeping things merry

Sarah Buxton discusses the important things to remember when attending a work Christmas party.

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GDC seeks valuable workforce insights

As part of an effort to deepen the understanding of the dental workforce, the General Dental Council (GDC) will be asking dental professionals to...

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Over half of dental professionals say mental wellbeing is worse now than during the Covid-19 pandemic

More than half of dental professionals in the UK (57 per cent) who took part in a survey say their mental health is worse now than it was during the...

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Survey reveals the impact of staff shortages on wellbeing

​Over a third, (35 per cent) of dental professionals say they are not able to take breaks during the day to eat or drink, and over half (52 per cent)...

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Association presses ministers for a rescue plan for NHS dentistry

The British Dental Association (BDA) has urged the government to honour pledges for a rescue plan by sending its message directly to the Conservative...

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Total number of UK registered dental care professionals increases following renewal

The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK Register, following the recent annual renewal period, has risen when compared with the...

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Peer support service to aid stressed-out professionals

Dental professionals involved in stressful General Dental Council (GDC) investigations are being offered a new peer support service from the Dental...

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Fundamental reform of NHS dentistry needed to end a ‘crisis of access’

Following the conclusion of the Health and Social Care Committee’s inquiry into NHS dentistry, it has described the evidence of pain and distress due...

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Flexible working requests

Sarah Buxton takes a look at the intricacies of flexible working requests.

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Pressing record

Tina Chander talks through the intricacies of making audio recordings in the workplace.