Cat Edney
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Dental therapy in 2026: a profession coming into its own
As we move into 2026, Cat Edney evaluates the state of modern dental therapy – from increasing opportunities to the…
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The final frontier? Why prevention must become dentistry’s collective mission
Mastering prevention is dentistry’s next great challenge – but meeting it needs unity and inspiration, Cat Edney and Avi Banerjee tell…
Dentistry
Does GDC working patterns data show an identity crisis for DCPs?
Cat Edney reinterprets the picture of new GDC working patterns data and what it means for dental care professionals (DCPs).…
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What does new scope of practice guidance mean for dental therapists?
‘Modern techniques, evolving technologies, and future role expansion’ – Cat Edney considers the impact of changes to the General Dental…
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Reigniting your passion as a dental therapist
With long days, tricky working relationships and high pressure, it can be hard to maintain your passion for dental therapy…
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How are dental therapists paid? Four key models
Cat Edney explores four key remuneration models for how dental therapists can be paid across both NHS and private dentistry.…
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Cat Edney’s guide to restorative materials in practice
Material selection is key to successful outcomes – Cat Edney introduces four essential restorative materials that she uses in practice.…
Restorative dentistry
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Becoming a dental therapist practice owner
How can a dental therapist make the leap to become a practice owner? Cat Edney speaks to Eleanor Cowlam to…
Business
Recognition without resource: why dental therapy has further to go
Understanding and recognition of dental therapy have come far in recent years, says Cat Edney, but how can the increased…
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An evolution in ultrasonic and powder therapy
What benefits does the new Varios Combi Pro2 bring to ultrasonic and powder therapy? Cat Edney shares her thoughts. As…
Oral health
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Therapy-led and thriving: a case study in smart practice evolution
Cat Edney shares how dental practice The Gentle Touch’s switch to a therapist-led model transformed its workflow, patient care and…
Business
How crucial is semantics in regulation?
Cat Edney explores how unclear regulatory language and semantic ambiguity are impacting dental therapists – especially around scope of practice…
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The essential toolkit for becoming a therapy-led practice
Thinking of becoming a therapy-led practice? Cat Edney shares an essential, practical tool to simplify referrals, boost collaboration and support…
Business
The influence of mentorship on professional growth
Cat Edney explores how mentorship shapes dental therapists’ growth, sharing insights from two professionals with diverse experiences. The journey of…
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Dental therapy – love at first bite?
Cat Edney looks back on 20 years of Valentine’s Day patients, and the highs and lows of a relationship with…
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A step-by-step strategy for becoming a therapy-led practice
Introducing a therapy-led model requires a strategic plan – this month, Cat Edney shares how to make it as smooth…
Business
Dental therapists’ scope of practice: why it’s time for change
With the GDC’s scope of practice review soon to be released, Cat Edney proposes how the scope of dental therapists…
Columnists
Self-actualisation as the key to employee retention
Zoe Close speaks to Cat Edney about how self-actualisation can help practices to manage flexible working requests and retain employees.…
Business
Building partnerships between practice owners and therapists
Cat Edney shares five essential topics for conversations every dental therapist and practice owner should have before joining forces. Beginning…
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