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New dental hygiene training centre to open in 2026
A university has been granted £1.5 million in funding to offer courses in dental hygiene and therapy next year. From…
Dentistry
Redefining the dental hygienist and therapist – and why it is crucial for dentistry’s future
Gaby Bissett speaks with Caitlin Miller, Bupa Dental Care’s head of hygiene and therapy, who takes a look at the…
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
How to start running with dental therapist and running influencer Ewan Heritage
Dental therapist and running influencer Ewan Heritage speaks to Gaby Bissett about how to start running, the ‘running boom’ and…
Dentistry
Choosing the ideal powder for powder therapy
Dental therapist Cat Edney explains the growing influence of powder therapy and how to choose the right powder for the…
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Why everyone wins when you utilise dental therapists
Ibrahim Numan discusses how underutilised dental therapists are impacting the industry and how to use them to their full scope…
Oral health
Bridging the gap – putting dental therapy into practice
Cat Edney explains how dental teams can overcome barriers and bridge the gap to help put dental therapy into practice.…
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Menopause and oral health – it’s not just hot flushes!
Dental hygienist Sakina Syed discusses the link between oral health and menopause, and how dental professionals can help patients experiencing…
Dentistry
Dentistry Live: Hygiene prophylaxis
Join Cat Edney on Thursday 15 February at 7pm for her live broadcast on hygiene prophylaxis – register now! Join…
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‘Huge positive implications’ – tobacco use declining worldwide
With tobacco use on the decline across the globe, we hear about the significant impact this will have on the…
Dentistry
My experience as a trans man in dentistry – and how it can be more inclusive
Dental hygiene student Ben Marriott opens up about his own experience as a trans man in dentistry and how some…
Dentistry
Facing the future of dental hygiene
Newly-appointed Swiss Dental Academy trainer, Louise Warden, shares what she hopes the future will offer for fellow dental hygienists and…
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Dental Business Coach – stagflation and the next ‘crisis’ in dental hygiene
This month the Dental Business Coach, Chris Barrow, addresses the stagflation in dental hygiene and offers some hard truths on…
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The history of dental hygienists
Claire Berry takes a look at the history of dental hygienists, exploring their evolution from teeth polishers to ‘experts in…
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Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… UK fails to…
Dentistry
UK fails to make top 10 list of European countries for dental hygiene
The UK missed out on a spot in the top 10 list of European countries for dental hygiene, a new…
Oral health
Dental hygiene student chaos in Scotland – bursary rejections spark debt fears
Dental hygiene students have voiced fears of unmanageable debt after they were denied bursaries. Students on dental-related courses in Scotland…
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