GDC publishes revised scope of practice guidance
2025-09-16
Updated guidance on the scope of practice for clinical roles has been released by the General Dental Council (GDC). Published today (16 September), the new
Scope of Practice
How will exemptions transform patient care?
2025-01-22
Exemptions in focus: Rhiannon Jones explores how exemptions will transform patient care, enhance professional autonomy and support the delivery of preventive oral health. The introduction
Building partnerships between practice owners and therapists
2024-11-26
Cat Edney shares five essential topics for conversations every dental therapist and practice owner should have before joining forces. Beginning a new working relationship can
What is an orthodontic therapist?
2024-11-18
Chrystal Sharp discusses what an orthodontic therapist is, what they can and can’t do, and why they are an essential part of the patient journey.
Should the scope of practice for clinical dental technicians be expanded?
2024-06-07
Last week, we asked the profession if the scope of practice for clinical dental technicians should be expanded – here’s what was said… Dentistry’s Big
Utilising dental therapists could combat access crisis, says think tank
2024-05-08
A report exploring ways to combat the dental access crisis and cut costs in UK dentistry suggests that better utilising dental therapists could be the
Additional powers for dental hygienists and therapists – what do dentists think?
2024-04-02
Last week, the government announced plans for dental hygienists and dental therapists to supply and administer certain types of medicines without sign off from a
Scope of practice does not need review, says CDT
2024-03-26
Andrew Barrs urges caution over the proposal to expand the scope of practice of clinical dental technicians. This article is in response to the proposal
Dental therapists may be key to serving more patients
2022-10-18
Dental therapists contributed to delivering dental care to patients in Alaska, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The number
Second Opinion: Dental therapists needed for oral health equity
2021-07-29
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Steven Krauss offers his response to a commentary by pediatric dentistry thought leaders in the July edition of the Journal
Wis. may authorize dental therapists, auxiliaries
2021-06-13
The state of Wisconsin may authorize two kinds of dental care providers: dental therapists and dental auxiliaries, according to a June 14 report in the
1st East Coast dental therapist starts work
2021-03-21
The East Coast’s first-ever dental therapist, Claire Roesler, started her job in Bangor, ME, at Penobscot Community Health Care this month, according to a local
