Author's correction note:

Research article Br Dent J 2022; DOI: 10.1038/s41415-022-4045-9.

When this article was originally published, an incorrect version of Figure 2 was displayed. The correct figure is presented here, in which the x-axis has been updated.

Fig. 2
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Respondent confidence in selected Level 1 and 2 paediatric dental skills/competencies

The authors apologise for any inconvenience caused.