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‘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
The turquoise movement: the importance of nursing support for dental hygienists and therapists
As #Help4hygiene gathers momentum, Amber Ojak explains why so many people are getting behind the campaign for nursing support. Over…
Dentistry
Could dental therapists retrain to become dentists?
Michael Watson questions whether, with further training, dental therapists could fill the gap left by dentists returning to the EU.…
Oral health
Therapists on the march
Michael Watson implores dental teams to come together and support therapists in working to their full scope of practice Six…
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Dental therapists are keen to be a gateway to NHS dentistry services
The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) have said that ‘dental therapists are qualified, capable and committed to the NHS…
Dentistry
The future is yours at this year’s Oral Health Conference
The Oral Health Conference and Exhibition (OHC) 2018 is the BSDHT’s flagship event, offering a myriad of benefits for all…
Dentistry
Delegate or die
Dental hygienists and therapists should be embraced in all dental practices, Alun Rees says. Early in my career I heard…
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Dental hygienist and therapist symposium proved scintillating at show
The hygienist and therapist symposium proved a massive hit at this year’s Dentistry Show. Like previous years at the Dentistry…
Oral health
Quest for hygienists and therapists to provide prescription only medicines given green light
The green light has been given by NHS England Chief Professionals Office for dental hygienists and dental therapists to pursue the…
Oral health
Updating dental hygienists’ and therapists’ implant knowledge
This year’s ADI Team Congress went above and beyond in refreshing and updating dental hygienists’ and therapists’ knowledge within the…
Oral health
Bespoke indemnity cover for dental hygienists and therapists launched
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) has launched BSDHT Indemnity, a new insurance policy developed especially for dental hygienists…
Oral health
The role of dental hygienists and therapists
Michaela O’Neill, president of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) asks are hygienists and therapists playing a…
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TV programme highlights severe dangers of illegal tooth whitening
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) is reminding consumers of the huge dangers posed by illegal and…
Oral health
Dentists told to be ‘open minded and embrace change’
The British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT) is asking all dentists to make a New Year’s resolution to view the…
Oral health
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