Two thirds of UK dental hygienists work in private practice
2025-07-30
More than two thirds of dental hygienists and half of dental therapists in clinical roles work in the private sector. This is according to a
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NHS 10-Year Plan: profession responds to therapy-led model
2025-07-04
A greater emphasis on therapy-led dentistry was among the measures announced in the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, but how will this work? Dental therapists share
New training places for whole dental team ‘vital’ for profession’s future
2025-06-06
As calls are made for the expansion of training places in dentistry, we spoke with leading dental experts on what they think is needed to
Bridging the gap: the growing importance of dental hygienists and therapists
2025-05-02
We hear from dental hygienists and therapists about why they are essential for improving access to dental care. Grant Simleit, dental hygienist at Dental Confidence,
Happy National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day 2025
2025-05-01
Dentistry is delighted to celebrate National Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist Day for its second year – here we detail why it’s important to recognise and
The essential toolkit for becoming a therapy-led practice
2025-04-21
Thinking of becoming a therapy-led practice? Cat Edney shares an essential, practical tool to simplify referrals, boost collaboration and support a smooth transition. Becoming a
Dental therapy foundation training: a game-changer for graduates
2025-04-19
After a lonely and disheartening start to her career as a dental therapist, Lydia Austin shares how dental therapy foundation training gave her renewed confidence,
Scope of practice: navigating the new legislation
2025-04-17
Tom Chaston explores how new legislation is reshaping the roles of dental hygienists and dental therapists, bringing greater autonomy, fresh challenges and new indemnity considerations.
Addressing the dental hygienist and therapist workforce shortfall
2025-04-16
Mohammed Ghafoor discusses the barriers facing EU-trained dental hygienists and dental therapists. The UK is currently grappling with a significant shortage of dental hygienists and
Tides of change: progress and headwinds for dental therapists
2025-04-14
Imogen Fox outlines the milestone journey of dental therapists and the remaining challenges preventing them from fully reaching their potential. In 2011, I embarked on
The rise of the NHS dental therapist: life at the coalface
2025-04-10
Dave Martin reflects on the decades-long journey of dental therapists in the NHS and the barriers they continue to face today. It was 1963 when
Why patient awareness is more important than ever
2025-04-05
Amy Mesilio Peralta explores patient misconceptions about dental therapists and hygienists, highlighting the need for greater awareness and education both inside and outside of the