Scope of Practice: Dental Hygienists

In an effort to support dental professionals who have refugee status, the General Dental Council (GDC) has introduced a new initiative offering priority access to the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE). This change is aimed at helping qualified refugee dental professionals who are seeking to continue their careers in the UK

In a recent update from the General Dental Council (GDC), a notable 3% increase in the total number of registered dentists in the UK has been reported.

Dental hygienists are just as responsible as dentists for tailoring beautiful smiles around the world. A dental hygienist plays a patent role within the healthcare industry to provide top-notch dental services to patients and educate the masses about the importance of proper oral prophylaxis.

When we talk about dentistry, our imagination is somewhat limited to a dentist. However, in the United Kingdom, you come across dental hygienists and dental therapists working in various dental establishments.

Dental schools started diploma programs to train people as dental therapists so they could perform certain dental procedures and be an indispensable part of hospitals and private dental practices.