Unlocking the power of therapy-led care
2025-04-03
Claire Bennett discusses the advantages and learning opportunities that come with integrating a therapy-led model into practice. As the dental profession moves away from a
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From prevention to policy: the power of dental hygienists and therapists
2025-03-31
Rachael England explores why dental hygienists and therapists are vital in improving global oral health and advancing preventative care. For many years, oral diseases have
The influence of mentorship on professional growth
2025-03-07
Cat Edney explores how mentorship shapes dental therapists’ growth, sharing insights from two professionals with diverse experiences. The journey of a dental therapist is rarely
A week in the life of a dental academic and BADT chair
2025-02-09
Joanne Bowles shares a week in her life as a dental academic and secretary and chair elect for the British Association of Dental Therapists (BADT).
A step-by-step strategy for becoming a therapy-led practice
2025-01-17
Introducing a therapy-led model requires a strategic plan – this month, Cat Edney shares how to make it as smooth as possible. Dental therapy has
Dental therapists’ scope of practice: why it’s time for change
2024-12-03
With the GDC’s scope of practice review soon to be released, Cat Edney proposes how the scope of dental therapists could be modernised to align
Are dental therapists going to save the NHS?
2024-10-08
Cat Edney examines how the role of dental therapists has evolved in recent years and explores whether they might be the solution to fixing NHS
How to make dental therapy a success in practice
2024-09-02
Cat Edney shares 10 things you need to consider to successfully put dental therapy into practice and get your shared care team working like clockwork.
What can dental therapists do now? – an update
2024-07-29
Cat Edney explores how the role of dental therapists have evolved and their impact on modern dentistry. The role of dental therapy has been an
What I’ve learned about dental therapy since speaking about it
2024-07-02
Reflecting on the last few years, Cat Edney shares the lessons she has learned about the integration of dental therapy within the profession. I have
Exemptions legislation: a new era in oral healthcare?
2024-06-23
Miranda Steeples shares insight into the dental hygienist and dental therapist approval of exemptions legislation. In a recent stride towards enhancing the operational capacity and
How far have dental therapists come?
2024-05-26
Debbie Hemington looks back at how far dental therapists have evolved since 1960, and the many opportunities open to them today. The dental therapist has
