Dental Therapists

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

Dental profession slams Rishi Sunak after he forgets name for dental therapists

The Prime Minister forgot the name for dental therapists last week after suggesting they take up more dental work to…

Dentistry

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

Contemporary Hygienists – the importance of being assertive

How assertive are you? This month Claire Berry and Faye Donald discuss the benefits of developing an assertive communication style…

Oral health

Dental therapy – the hidden superpower within your practice

Lauren Long hears from three dental professionals about how dental therapy can transform the practice – both clinically and in…

Oral health

‘Pioneers for our profession’: the first dental therapist AMID Msc graduates

Amanda Gallie and Melody Lynne Schwartz, the new dental therapist AMID Msc graduates, discuss why their course was ‘monumental’ for…

Oral health

Oral Health Highlights – are dental therapists the solution to the crisis?

This month for Oral Health Highlights, Amber Ojak discusses the true potential of dental therapists and how they can help…

Oral health

Calling all hygienists and therapists – unlock your potential with Anna Middleton

For too long, dental hygienists and therapists have been the unsung heroes of dentistry. Isn’t it time we change that?…

Oral health

Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2021 – calling all dental therapists

The deadline for the 2021 Aesthetic Dentistry Awards is fast approaching – and we want you to get involved.  The…

Aesthetic dentistry

Could dental therapists bridge the access crisis?

Dentistry should utilise the full capabilities of dental therapists to resolve the dental crisis, Amber Ojak says. Recently I have…

Oral health

A post-qualification guide for dental hygienists and therapists

Just graduated as a dental hygienist and therapist? Soha Rashid covers the things you need to know before stepping into…

Dentistry