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Dentistry is the UK’s most loyal profession
Dentistry has the strongest occupational loyalty of any profession in the UK, new data has revealed, despite a number of…
Dentistry
Dental therapy at a turning point: entering the new era
Dental therapy is finally poised for success through training, regulation and clinical potential, says Cat Edney, but how can we…
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How is dental therapy utilised differently around the world?
Cat Edney considers examples from Africa, Oceania and Canada to determine how global approaches to dental therapy differ from the…
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More than ‘almost a dentist’: imposter syndrome in dental therapy
Robbie Stewart questions why imposter syndrome is rife in dental therapy and how professionals and practices can work to overcome…
Dentistry
‘Relentless determination’: from homeless to thriving as a dental therapist
Charlotte Benson shares her journey into dentistry, from finding herself homeless as a teenager to developing a successful career as…
Dentistry
Building a shared care model for the modern dental practice
Cat Edney explains how dental practices can implement a shared care model to relieve pressure on dentists and ensure the…
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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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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…
Columnists
Inappropriate behaviour from a colleague: how should I respond?
Sarah McKimm shares her advice for setting clear professional boundaries and managing inappropriate behaviour from a colleague. The scenario I’m…
Columnists
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…
Columnists
Key lessons from Jamaican dentistry
Charlie Steward speaks to dental hygienist Stacianne Tennant about her previous experiences in Jamaican and American dentistry, and her role…
Dentistry
How I went from hygiene to dental therapy in four months
Robbie Stewart talks through his journey working as a fully utilised dental therapist in a private practice and some of…
Dentistry
Six things dental nurses and dental therapists should check when arranging indemnity
In this article, Ewan Johnson, assistant vice president at Densura, shares six key areas to check when arranging an indemnity…
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Registered dental therapists increase by 52% in two years
The number of dental care professionals (DCPs) on the UK register has expanded to its largest size in recent years…
Dentistry
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.…
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Skilled worker visa: is it still possible to sponsor a dental therapist, hygienist or dental nurse?
New legislation states it will no longer be possible to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for several key dental roles,…
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No patients showed awareness of dental therapist role in new study
Calls have been made for better public education on the dental team after research found ‘critical knowledge gaps’ regarding different…
Dentistry
NHS 10-Year Plan: profession responds to therapy-led model
A greater emphasis on therapy-led dentistry was among the measures announced in the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, but how will…
Dentistry
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