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Women in focus
Dentistry in Germany and also in other countries is becoming female. Around two thirds of all students are women. From 2004 to 2021, the number of practicing female dentists in Germany increased from 24,585 to 34,518 – the number of men, on the other hand, decreased from 40,044 to 38,165 (source: German Medical Association and National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, Facts & Figures 2023, p. 14). Due to this development, we as manufacturers of dental hand instruments would like to focus on women and meet the different requirements of women and men in handle design.
In the world of dentistry, ergonomics and precision are of paramount importance. However, one area that is often overlooked is the special consideration given to the needs of women in this demanding professional field. At devemed, we therefore place special emphasis on manufacturing high-quality, ergonomic dental instruments specifically for women and delicate hands to maximize working comfort and performance. Especially in the field of extraction, attention must be paid to the different requirements: In order to grip teeth securely and with sufficient force, forceps must be appropriately adapted to small hands. For this purpose, the GES-LINE Adults SMALLedition line of dental forceps has been developed – the jaws are identical to those of the GES-LINE Standard line of forceps, but the handles have been significantly reduced in size to ensure a perfect grip for small hands.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
At devemed, we not only manufacture ergonomic design instruments for the modern dental practice, but we are also committed to promoting equal opportunities and career development for women in dentistry – which is why we support female dentists, orthodontists and maxillofacial surgeons such as Dr. Henriette Lerner, Dr. Snjezana Pohl or Dr. Ana-Luisa Bernotti in their work.
Successful female dentists serve as role models for the next generation – encouraging young women to follow their passion and study dentistry as well. We also live this philosophy in our company: With a female quota of over 75% in the devemed head office, we are one of the pioneers in the industry in terms of hiring women. We firmly believe that careers are independent of gender. #womensupportingwomen
RETHINKING THE FUTURE
Due to the increasing proportion of female dentists, they are taking on an increasingly important role in shaping the future of the industry. We would like to encourage women to voice their ideas and suggestions regarding further developments or product innovations of our instruments – Let’s revolutionize the industry together and rethink the future. We are also happy to support female speakers at courses, for example with their own sets.
Dentistry is constantly evolving with new techniques and requirements and women play a crucial role in this change. At devemed, we are therefore proud to support women in dentistry and focus on their needs and concerns. Together, we can optimize patient care and give women the attention they haven’t received for a long time. Contact us directly here.
