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Two thirds of UK dental hygienists work in private practice

More than two thirds of dental hygienists and half of dental therapists in clinical roles work in the private sector.…

Dentistry

How AI has helped me to utilise the whole dental team

Kush (Ankush) Garg explains how diagnostic AI has helped the confidence of dental therapists and newly-qualified dentists in his practice. As…

AI & technology

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How dental hygienists have gained greater recognition in dentistry

Sejal Patel, dental hygienist and 2024 Dentistry Award winner, explains why hygienists do much more to improve outcomes, reduce costs and increase access…

Dentistry

Bridging the gap: the growing importance of dental hygienists and therapists

We hear from dental hygienists and therapists about why they are essential for improving access to dental care. Grant Simleit,…

Dentistry

Happy National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day 2025

Dentistry is delighted to celebrate National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day for its second year – here we detail…

Dentistry

What motivates you to keep going?

As part of National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day, we hear what keeps people motivated to keep going. Katie…

Dentistry

Scope of practice: navigating the new legislation

Tom Chaston explores how new legislation is reshaping the roles of dental hygienists and dental therapists, bringing greater autonomy, fresh…

Dentistry

Addressing the dental hygienist and therapist workforce shortfall

Mohammed Ghafoor discusses the barriers facing EU-trained dental hygienists and dental therapists. The UK is currently grappling with a significant…

Dentistry

Life as a dental hygienist in Ireland

Mia Coffey shares a day in her life as a dental hygienist in Ireland, the challenges she faces in her…

Dentistry

Why patient awareness is more important than ever

Amy Mesilio Peralta explores patient misconceptions about dental therapists and hygienists, highlighting the need for greater awareness and education both…

Dentistry

From prevention to policy: the power of dental hygienists and therapists

Rachael England explores why dental hygienists and therapists are vital in improving global oral health and advancing preventative care. For…

Dentistry

Exemptions legislation: a new era in oral healthcare?

Miranda Steeples shares insight into the dental hygienist and dental therapist approval of exemptions legislation. In a recent stride towards…

Dentistry

Hygiene and therapy-led dentistry: a new standard of patient care

Zain Remy discusses how a hygiene and therapy-led model promotes clinical excellence, a team approach and an enhanced patient journey.…

Oral health

Has direct access proved effective?

Last week, we asked the dental profession if direct access has proved effective – find out what people said here……

Dentistry

Why everyone wins when you utilise dental therapists

Ibrahim Numan discusses how underutilised dental therapists are impacting the industry and how to use them to their full scope…

Oral health

Supportive care and maintenance of dental implants

Jenny Walker and Kathryn Mayo explain the role of dental hygienists and dental therapists in maintaining dental implants. With the…

Implant dentistry