Event champions health and wellbeing in dental teams

The event gathered experts to share insights and strategies for fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

The conference featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including Safiyyah Yacoobali and Sophia Morris from the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG), who discussed the importance of creating a culture of belonging and inclusion in the dental workplace.

Zain Hameed, a trainee in community and special care dentistry at Barts Health NHS Trust discussed managing a chronic health condition in dentistry.

Another event highlight was a panel discussion on mental health wellness in the workplace, facilitated by Catherine Rutland, clinical director at Simply Health. Wendy Duncan, national dental education and training officer, BADT; Theresa Thorp, executive director of regulation at the GDC; and Neena Manek, dentolegal adviser at MDDUS, explored essential support frameworks for dental professionals, emphasising the importance of mental health in maintaining a thriving work environment.