The British Orthodontic Society are proud to be supporting the DDAG initiative.
Along with a number of other key stakeholders in dentistry, we pledge to a set of key principles for change:
- Working together to address inequalities and increase diversity in dentistry
- Ongoing improvement through constant enquiry, investigation and learning
- Creating a positive open learning culture across the profession and organisations which develops understanding and supports people to embrace diversity and inclusion
- Exploring and developing opportunities for representation and inclusion
- Actively committing to addressing racism and discrimination
- Organisational commitment to change at all levels
- Embracing workforce diversity
Further info:
Chris Baker:
07947 470896, chris.baker@coronadental.co.uk
Emma Pelling:
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The Consultant Orthodontist Group (COG) of the British Orthodontic Society are delighted to support the publication of the GIRFT report into Hospital Dentistry. Recommendations in this new report aim to improve access and standards of care for patients, and knowledge of activity to the secondary care trusts and wider NHS.
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Today (1 July): The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) is delighted that the CQC have provided further clarity on the position of Direct to Consumer Orthodontic providers and the fact that they must be CQC registered.
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Today (13 May): The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) wholeheartedly welcomes the GDC statement (link) and accompanying guidance for both patients and professionals regarding direct-to-consumer orthodontic treatment.
