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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

Meeting complex health needs with tailored oral care

Emma Slade-Jones introduces the newly published guidance on medical conditions that may impact dental appointments, helping dental professionals manage complex…

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

The essential toolkit for becoming a therapy-led practice

Thinking of becoming a therapy-led practice? Cat Edney shares an essential, practical tool to simplify referrals, boost collaboration and support…

Business

Dental therapy foundation training: a game-changer for graduates

After a lonely and disheartening start to her career as a dental therapist, Lydia Austin shares how dental therapy foundation…

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

Tides of change: progress and headwinds for dental therapists

Imogen Fox outlines the milestone journey of dental therapists and the remaining challenges preventing them from fully reaching their potential.…

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

The rise of the NHS dental therapist: life at the coalface

Dave Martin reflects on the decades-long journey of dental therapists in the NHS and the barriers they continue to face…

Dentistry

Military to community dentistry: a journey of adventure and resilience

Dental hygienist Tara Pile shares the twists and turns that have led to a life-changing career in oral care. Life…

Oral health

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

Unlocking the power of therapy-led care

Claire Bennett discusses the advantages and learning opportunities that come with integrating a therapy-led model into practice. As the dental…

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