In this issue Assistant Editor Laura Pacey writes on the effect of the growing number of women in the dentistry workforce.

Laura is our resident 'prehistoric' dentistry news writer, having proved fond of reporting tales of fossilised animal teeth and Neanderthal diets.

Laura is a North London girl who joined the BDJ editorial team in late 2011 after reading classics at the University of Warwick. In her two years on the team, she admits to having become obsessed with BDJ house style, and wants to edit everything she sees!

Did you know? Laura's favourite cocktail is the Kir Royale. She has an identical twin sister called Jessica.