P049 Why Colour is the Elephant in the Room

About This Course

In collaboration with FGDP and CGDent.

This recorded discussion will look at real life examples and highlight ways in which we can tackle inequalities and systemic racism.

An honest exploration of racial inequality and prejudice, with real life experiences from colleagues working in all areas of dentistry. It looks at the response of the dental profession to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Chair: Ian Mills (Dean FGDP)

Panelists:

• Onkar Dhanoya (Vice Dean FGDP)
• Jason Wong (Deputy Chief Dental Officer England)
• Nishma Sharma (Clinical Leadership Manager, Office of the Chief Dental Officer for England)
• Yewande Oduwole (FGDP(UK) Dental Student of the Year
• Olumide Ojo (General Dental Practitioner)
• Martin Wanendeya (General Dental Practitioner)
• Daljit Dhariwal (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon)
• Timi Adesanya (Chair African & Caribbean Dental Association UK)

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Learning Outcomes

Aims

This recorded discussion will look at real life examples of racial inequality and highlight ways in which we can reduce inequalities and tackle systemic racism.

Objectives

On completion of this course you will understand the real life challenges and experiences of colleagues.