Christina Chatfield discusses her pioneering approach to hygienist-led dentistry in founding Dental Health Spa, and the impact of the seaside backdrop of Brighton on her life and practice.
Nestled a stone’s throw away from Brighton’s lively seafront, a dental practice breaks all the norms. Dental Health Spa is an innovative hub founded by Christina Chatfield, a pioneer in reshaping the landscape of dental hygiene practice. A dental hygienist, she’s been a catalyst for transforming traditional perceptions about oral health. She is also widely considered something of a trailblazer in the industry.
Christina has lived in Brighton since relocating from Scotland 30 years ago. It’s not her only milestone. Last year marked the 10th anniversary of direct access for hygienists in the UK. Christina was part of the British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy and the British Association of Dental Therapists’ lobbying group at the time, which created the future for prevention in the UK.
She celebrated her 60th birthday on Christmas Day 2023. Christina is now anticipating a fresh dawn for her business – but more on this later.
Back to the beginning
It began in 1984 when, aged 22 and newly qualified as a dental hygienist (she started…
