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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…
Breaking news
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…
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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
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
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