Dental Therapy Explained

Does GDC working patterns data show an identity crisis for DCPs?

Cat Edney reinterprets the picture of new GDC working patterns data and what it means for dental care professionals (DCPs).…

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What does new scope of practice guidance mean for dental therapists?

‘Modern techniques, evolving technologies, and future role expansion’ – Cat Edney considers the impact of changes to the General Dental…

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Reigniting your passion as a dental therapist

With long days, tricky working relationships and high pressure, it can be hard to maintain your passion for dental therapy…

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How are dental therapists paid? Four key models

Cat Edney explores four key remuneration models for how dental therapists can be paid across both NHS and private dentistry.…

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Becoming a dental therapist practice owner

How can a dental therapist make the leap to become a practice owner? Cat Edney speaks to Eleanor Cowlam to…

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Recognition without resource: why dental therapy has further to go

Understanding and recognition of dental therapy have come far in recent years, says Cat Edney, but how can the increased…

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Therapy-led and thriving: a case study in smart practice evolution

Cat Edney shares how dental practice The Gentle Touch’s switch to a therapist-led model transformed its workflow, patient care and…

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How crucial is semantics in regulation?

Cat Edney explores how unclear regulatory language and semantic ambiguity are impacting dental therapists – especially around scope of practice…

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Dental therapy – love at first bite?

Cat Edney looks back on 20 years of Valentine’s Day patients, and the highs and lows of a relationship with…

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A step-by-step strategy for becoming a therapy-led practice

Introducing a therapy-led model requires a strategic plan – this month, Cat Edney shares how to make it as smooth…

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Dental therapists’ scope of practice: why it’s time for change 

With the GDC’s scope of practice review soon to be released, Cat Edney proposes how the scope of dental therapists…

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Building partnerships between practice owners and therapists 

Cat Edney shares five essential topics for conversations every dental therapist and practice owner should have before joining forces. Beginning…

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Are dental therapists going to save the NHS?

Cat Edney examines how the role of dental therapists has evolved in recent years and explores whether they might be…

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How to make dental therapy a success in practice

Cat Edney shares 10 things you need to consider to successfully put dental therapy into practice and get your shared…

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What can dental therapists do now? – an update

Cat Edney explores how the role of dental therapists have evolved and their impact on modern dentistry. The role of…

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What I’ve learned about dental therapy since speaking about it

Reflecting on the last few years, Cat Edney shares the lessons she has learned about the integration of dental therapy…

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Bridging the gap – putting dental therapy into practice

Cat Edney explains how dental teams can overcome barriers and bridge the gap to help put dental therapy into practice.…

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Introducing the ‘associate dental therapist’

This month, Cat Edney explores the concept of the associate dental therapist and why she believes more therapists should adopt…

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New year, new personal development plan

This month, Cat Edney discusses the benefits of updating your personal development plan for 2024 and her tips for getting…

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