Here we take a look at what's been published in our sister publication, BDJ In Practice that you may have missed!

‘It's more than just bricks; it's about building smiles and fostering a positive environment for children facing dental challenges'

Westgarth D. BDJ In Pract 2024; 37: 42-43.

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In the February issue of BDJ In Practice, Manolis Roditakis, Founder of Small Bricks Project, talked to the editor about how the charity is impacting paediatric dental patients through play. The ethos of the charity? Simple.

‘The ethos of Small Bricks Project rests on three pillars: Dream, Build and Share.

‘Our dream is this: Every child, regardless of their social background or health challenges, deserves a healthy smile. Every child deserves the opportunity to engage in creative play. This dream propels our commitment to making a positive impact on children's oral health and overall wellbeing.

‘The build pillar describes our unique approach. Using donated and second hand Lego bricks we build spaceships and unicorns, parrots and helicopters, but it goes beyond just building toys with bricks, we aim at fostering a sense of empowerment to children. We want to build confident, creative and resilient children.'

Read the full interview with Manolis at: www.nature.com/articles/s41404-024-2612-2.

The recruitment market today: Who holds the upper hand?

Westgarth D. BDJ In Pract 2024; 37: 114-119.

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In April's recruitment and retention themed issue of BDJ In Practice, the cover feature takes a deep dive into who holds the balance of power in today's market: the recruiter or the job seeker.

Combing through the Long Term Workforce Plan, the Dental Recovery Plan, the reaction to this and assessing the question against the backdrop of previous research and the landscape of today, the article looks closely at the market dental students will find themselves in before they know it.

While the market may be tough, it also provides opportunities for job seekers, so well worth reading up on the lay of the land!

Read the full article at: www.nature.com/articles/s41404-024-2710-1.