Dental Hygienists

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New powers granted to dental therapists and hygienists, government announces
The government has announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without…
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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
Fighting isolation in dentistry
Marisa Scannell warns of the dangers of isolation and explains how she is fighting it through the development of a…
Dentistry
Dental professionals honoured for ‘invaluable contributions’
Dental professionals have been newly honoured as fellows by the College of General Dentistry for their contributions to the profession.…
Dentistry
Answering the call for excellence with GBT
Sophia Spriggs explains how arranging a specialist, one-on-one conference call for expert guidance can refine how dental practices make best…
Oral health
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Half of dental nurses say mental health has worsened since pandemic
More than half of dental nurses – and two in five dental hygienists and dental therapists – say their mental…
Dental Nursing
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 21 October 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… The Private…
Dentistry
One third of dental hygienists unable to take breaks, survey shows
A survey has found that over one third of dental hygienists (35%) and 30% of dental therapists are unable to…
Dentistry
Hand health risks for dental hygienists
Award-winning dental hygienist Claire Berry explores the common hand health risks, and discusses preventative strategies for a long and happy…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 26 August 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… NHS dentistry…
Dentistry
Consultation opens on plan to relieve NHS dental access
The government has opened a public consultation on a proposal which could see dental hygienists and therapists alleviate access issues.…
NHS in crisis
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 8 July 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… GDC fails…
Dentistry
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 13 May 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… High Court…
Dentistry
Spotlight on dental hygienists
The need for improvements in the nation’s oral health has never been more urgent. Dentistry speaks with a group of…
Oral health
How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 1 April 2023
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Bupa to…
Dentistry
Contemporary Hygienist – enhance the services your hygienist offers
The role of the dental hygienist has shifted massively from the days of scale and polish. This month, Claire and…
Oral health
90 seconds with… Amie Holder-Soares
We speak with dental hygienist and therapist Amie Holder-Soares about her aesthetics business, secret talent and a hairy experience in…
Dentistry
Skill mix guidance on use of dental therapists released by NHS England
NHS England has released new guidance regarding the utilisation of dental hygienists and dental therapists. This follows the ‘significant’ changes…
Dentistry
How I developed my tooth whitening business plan
Dental hygienist Melica Bastani discusses the benefits of using hygienists and therapists to carry out tooth whitening. I am sure…
Aesthetic dentistry
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