More than ‘almost a dentist’: imposter syndrome in dental therapy
2026-01-23
Robbie Stewart questions why imposter syndrome is rife in dental therapy and how professionals and practices can work to overcome it. As a child, I
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Plant-derived compound may offer non-antibiotic adjunct for periodontal treatment
2025-10-13
SÃO PAULO, Brazil: Plant-derived therapies are attracting growing interest in dentistry. A recent study evaluated morin, a naturally occurring flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, some
How I went from hygiene to dental therapy in four months
2025-08-26
Robbie Stewart talks through his journey working as a fully utilised dental therapist in a private practice and some of his key wins – from
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
Dental therapists are the future of dentistry – and here’s why
2025-05-17
Lorena Pivoda, dental therapist and Dentistry Award winner, shares her thoughts on the future of dentistry – and why dental therapists are crucial to its
Redefining the dental hygienist and therapist – and why it is crucial for dentistry’s future
2025-04-30
Gaby Bissett speaks with Caitlin Miller, Bupa Dental Care’s head of hygiene and therapy, who takes a look at the ever-evolving role and the crucial
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
How a poor Google review changed my dental marketing
2025-04-08
Christina’s 2013 marketing campaign: ‘Chrissie’s Angels’ was a playful take on Charlie’s Angels Christina Chatfield on how a wake-up call led her to take a
My first dental patient experience
2025-03-13
Charlie Steward, a dental therapy student, shares his experience treating his first patient, offering insight into the challenges and lessons he learned. Last year, my
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
Dental therapy – love at first bite?
2025-02-14
Cat Edney looks back on 20 years of Valentine’s Day patients, and the highs and lows of a relationship with dental therapy. As we started
Dentistry Live 2024 in review – and what’s next in 2025
2025-01-16
We look back at the highlights of Dentistry Live in 2024 and offer a sneak peek at what’s lined up for this year. Last year,
