Dental Hygienists

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

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…

Health & research

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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