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How dental hygienists have gained greater recognition in dentistry
Sejal Patel, dental hygienist and 2024 Dentistry Award winner, explains why hygienists do much more to improve outcomes, reduce costs and increase access…
Dentistry
Bridging the gap: the growing importance of dental hygienists and therapists
We hear from dental hygienists and therapists about why they are essential for improving access to dental care. Grant Simleit,…
Dentistry
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
What motivates you to keep going?
As part of National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, we hear what keeps people motivated to keep going. Katie…
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
Addressing the dental hygienist and therapist workforce shortfall
Mohammed Ghafoor discusses the barriers facing EU-trained dental hygienists and dental therapists. The UK is currently grappling with a significant…
Dentistry
Life as a dental hygienist in Ireland
Mia Coffey shares a day in her life as a dental hygienist in Ireland, the challenges she faces in her…
Dentistry
Why patient awareness is more important than ever
Amy Mesilio Peralta explores patient misconceptions about dental therapists and hygienists, highlighting the need for greater awareness and education both…
Dentistry
From prevention to policy: the power of dental hygienists and therapists
Rachael England explores why dental hygienists and therapists are vital in improving global oral health and advancing preventative care. For…
Dentistry
Exemptions legislation: a new era in oral healthcare?
Miranda Steeples shares insight into the dental hygienist and dental therapist approval of exemptions legislation. In a recent stride towards…
Dentistry
Hygiene and therapy-led dentistry: a new standard of patient care
Zain Remy discusses how a hygiene and therapy-led model promotes clinical excellence, a team approach and an enhanced patient journey.…
Oral health
Has direct access proved effective?
Last week, we asked the dental profession if direct access has proved effective – find out what people said here……
Dentistry
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
Supportive care and maintenance of dental implants
Jenny Walker and Kathryn Mayo explain the role of dental hygienists and dental therapists in maintaining dental implants. With the…
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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
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 20 April 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… MPs vote…
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
Additional powers for dental hygienists and therapists – what do dentists think?
Last week, the government announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines…
Dentistry
MP hopes latest plan will improve dental access
Following the announcement that dental hygienists and dental therapists will be granted new powers, the government shares the rationale behind…
Dentistry