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The dental workforce is increasingly female: where are the leaders?

The dental workforce is increasingly female: where are the leaders?

The dental workforce is increasingly female: where are the leaders?

Raabiha Maan discusses changing demographics in dentistry: with so many women in the workforce, how can we ensure leadership evolves to keep pace?

Dentistry in the UK has undergone a significant demographic transformation over the past few decades.

Once considered a largely male-dominated profession, the reality today looks very different. Across clinics, hospitals and universities, women now play a central role in delivering dental care.

The face of dentistry is changing.

And with that change comes an important question for the profession: who will shape its future?

Leadership matters. It influences workplace culture, the sustainability of careers and the environments in which dental teams and patients thrive.

The workforce reality

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