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Happy National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day 2025
Dentistry is delighted to celebrate National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day for its second year – here we detail…
Dentistry
Meeting complex health needs with tailored oral care
Emma Slade-Jones introduces the newly published guidance on medical conditions that may impact dental appointments, helping dental professionals manage complex…
Dentistry
Is mechanical cleaning alone enough?
Join Rhiannon Jones on Tuesday 29 April at 7pm as she discusses if mechanical cleaning alone is enough. This webinar…
Dentistry
Scope of practice: navigating the new legislation
Tom Chaston explores how new legislation is reshaping the roles of dental hygienists and dental therapists, bringing greater autonomy, fresh…
Dentistry
Unlocking the power of therapy-led care
Claire Bennett discusses the advantages and learning opportunities that come with integrating a therapy-led model into practice. As the dental…
Dentistry
Will supervised toothbrushing be effective? The profession reacts
The dental profession speaks out following the news that a national supervised toothbrushing scheme will be rolled out in early…
Dentistry
Happy National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day!
Today we’re celebrating National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, a day dedicated to the invaluable contributions of dental hygienists…
Dentistry
The evolution of dental hygienists and dental therapists
‘This is such an exciting time’: In the lead up to National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, Miranda Steeples…
Dentistry
Introducing National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day
Dentistry is delighted to announce National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day – a brand new national day dedicated to…
Dentistry
The power of mentoring in dentistry
Miranda Steeples explores the potential transformative power of professional coaching and mentoring for dental hygienists and dental therapists. As we…
Dentistry
Can we trust social media?
Miranda Steeples considers the importance of professional organisations in the era of social media. In today’s digital age, where information…
Dentistry
The 2023 Oral Health Conference: ‘All in the same boat’
Dentistry catches up with Rhiannon Jones to learn more about the highly anticipated 2023 BSDHT Oral Health Conference. Can you…
Dentistry
Five tips to avoid legal trouble in practice
Sarah Buxton, a BSDHT (British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy) partner, shares her top legal tips for dental hygienists and…
Dentistry
Why dental hygienists and therapists are key to expanding access to dental care
With Prime Minister Rishi Sunak highlighting dental therapists as key to the UK’s dental access issues, we hear from Miranda…
NHS in crisis
How does the public perceive dentistry?
Do you want to know more about public perception, views and experiences of dentistry? Miranda Steeples delves into the latest…
Dentistry
‘We’re not following a trend’ – trans inclusivity in dentistry
Dental therapist Leon Bassi talks us through the importance of supporting the trans community and why this will make dentistry…
Dentistry
BSDHT backs government’s fight over Kellogg’s high-sugar legal case
Kellogg’s hit the headlines this week. The BBC and other media outlets report the cereal maker has started legal proceedings…
Oral health
Putting the spotlight on dental hygienists and therapists
To mark the BSDHT’s delight at hosting this year’s oral health conference on 26 and 27 November at the SEC…
Oral health
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Attention all dental hygienists and therapists – Glasgow is calling this November!
The BSDHT is delighted to host this year’s oral health conference on the 26-27 November at the SEC in Glasgow.…
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