Here at The Female Dentist, empowerment, connection and support are three central pillars to our dynamic and fast-growing community, fostering an environment that places women dental professionals at the heart of industry change.
New members can access a river of support overflowing with unique opportunities and possibilities, such as direct access to the reputable board members of The Female Dentist. Among this number is Dr Fazeela Khan-Osborne, practice owner of the esteemed One to One Dental Clinic on Harley Street, who identifies the role that The Female Dentist can play:
“As women, we have unique issues and situations that I think are not covered by mainstream; having to balance not just families, but also practice ownership, finance, education, mentoring – many aspects that are not covered by just one course. I became involved with The Female Dentist because I wanted to share my experiences of being a female practice owner and teacher for the last 20 years with other like-minded women, ensuring that this special community deals with the problems unique to us.”
Dr Khan-Osborne’s unparalleled experience gives dentists and practice owners management guidance, but it is equally balanced by The Female Dentist’s mission to support dental professionals from undergraduate levels up. Heading the Future Gen component of the network is Shraddha Sheth, a fourth-year dental student. She highlights the support elements available with The Female Dentist:
“As a young dental professional or dental student, embracing a supportive community is massively important for your career, giving access to a whole range of resources and expert guidance across all professional levels and roles. With The Female Dentist, dental students can receive assistance in areas like choosing the correct practice to do a foundation year in, whilst the exposure to conferences, networking events and dental associations can help decide specialist career routes. There are ample forms of training in becoming a good dental associate; the qualities to develop, the importance of not chasing cases and money, growing the number of treatments to deliver, the practices to work at – there is so much available to young dental professionals and students.”
Filling in the gap
The Female Dentist is a pioneering force in the dental industry; a gap that has long been waiting to be filled. For Dr Shabnam Zai, being part of positive change allows dental professionals to give back:
“As a female dentist, I have learned over my career that we have different struggles and I wish that someone who had trodden the same path before me had given me advice through the struggles and 
hardships. Now, as a board member of this new network, I can give back so that the next generation can realise their aspirations. Nothing like The Female Dentist really existed before that I connected with; there were some local level communities but there was a vacancy for a nationwide community of women in dentistry – The Female Dentist is the solution and I am excited to be part of it.”
An answer for all
On a clinical level, members of The Female Dentist can find suitable mentors that will elevate their skills and knowledge, supporting them in delivering long-lasting treatments. From implants to endodontics, the board covers a range of dental disciplines, whilst the industry is represented by marketing leaders, business owners and charity founders for a full spectrum in modern dentistry that guarantees an appropriate avenue for all to find the mentor they need.
Besides the outstanding expertise among the board, members of The Female Dentist can access illuminating online webinars and podcasts, as well as networking events that frequently blend CPD with beautiful locations, luxurious food, relaxing activities and like-minded professionals.
Joining The Female Dentist empowers women in dentistry, providing a vast amount of benefits to complement the extensive support network that is available to all of its members. Enhance your career today.
For details on membership visit https://thefemaledentist.co.uk/membership-benefits/
