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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
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 6 April 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Additional powers…
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
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 30 March 2024
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… New powers…
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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Are dental therapists used to their full potential in the UK?
Last week, we asked if dental therapists are being used to their full potential in the UK – here’s what…
Dentistry
What do dental therapists want?
Cat Edney speaks to three dental therapists at different stages of their career to find out what they look for…
Columnists
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
The art of the portfolio
This month, Cat Edney explains how dental therapists can create a portfolio that showcases their skills and the type of…
Columnists
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
Creating confidence in dental therapy
This month, Cat Edney discusses the concept of confidence – how can practices encourage dental therapists to feel confident and…
Columnists
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
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
Let’s talk dental therapy
Following Rishi Sunak’s proposal to increase training places for dental therapists, Gemma Forsythe talks to Lauren Long about her experience…
Dental Nursing
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