Almost one in five dental or medical staff experience unwanted sexual behaviour

Frontline NHS staff, including dentists, are facing record levels of discrimination and unwanted sexual behaviour from the public, according to a new survey. For the first time ever, NHS staff were asked if they had experienced sexual harassment while at work.?

The results show just under 9% of 675,000 NHS workers suffered sexual harassment from patients, patients’ relatives or other members of the public in 2023.

In addition, 18% of medical and dental staff in training have been the target of unwanted sexual behaviour in the NHS.

March Budget 2024 – what does it mean for dentistry?

This week, chancellor Jeremy Hunt?announced the budget for 2024 – here’s everything that dental professionals need to know.

GDC announces new rules for overseas registration

From 9 March, new rules for the registration of internationally-qualified dentists and dental professionals will come into force.

Pipes, shisha and cigars on the rise in UK

The UK has seen an increase in the number of people who smoke non-cigarette tobacco,?prompting cancer fears among health experts.

Refugee dentists call on government to let them help the NHS

Refugees in the UK are calling on authorities to allow them to help the NHS in the face of dental access issues.

The power of ‘take 10’ breaks

Lucie Simic discusses how a weekly break can improve productivity and empower women – without compromising practice profits.

A week in the life of a dental businesswoman

Anushika Brogan reveals what her weekly routine looks like and why she always carves out time for family, friends and herself.

Clinical dental technicians call for scope of practice review

The Clinical Dental Technicians Association UK (CDTA UK) is calling for an expansion to the scope of practice of clinical dental technicians.

The North of England Dentistry Show is tomorrow –?sign up now!

The 2024 North of England Dentistry Show comes to Manchester tomorrow!?Don’t miss out?– you can sign up now for free.

Dentistry Webinars

Here’s next week’s webinars for you:

• How practice owners can get the best life possible without running out of money –?or time – Thomas Dickson – Tuesday 12 March at 7pm
• Top products for the perfect impression –?Dr Mike Gregory – Wednesday 13 March at 7pm
• Shine again in dentistry: illuminating your career revival with teeth whitening strategies – Megan Fairhall – Thursday 14 March at 7pm.

Remember, all previous webinars are available on demand!

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Thanks for catching up and I hope you have a great weekend.

Gaby Bissett