British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy

British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy STRATEGIC PLAN

BSDHT's strategic plan is the basis upon which the Society operates.

The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, BSDHT (formerly British Dental Hygienists' Association, BDHA) was set up in 1949 by a group of 12 dental hygienists who felt the time was right to organise a professional association to represent the interests of their profession. Over 60 years later, the BSDHT is a nationally recognised body that represents over 3,000 members across the UK and beyond. OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of BSDHT is to represent the interests of members and to provide a consultative body for public and private organisations on all matters relating to dental hygiene and therapy. We aim to work with other professional and regulatory groups to provide the highest level of information to our members as well as to the general public. The Society seeks to increase the range of benefits offered to members and to support this with a clear business and financial strategy. The Society will continue to work to increase membership for the benefit of the profession

OUR SOCIETY AIMS TO:

* Represent members at national level, particularly in the political arena
* Provide services to members
* Support members on issues which affect their working lives
* Produce a publication that educates, updates and inspires
* Provide CPD opportunities, both locally and nationally
* Help members to find employment and provide guidance on contractual matters
* Listen to members and respond accordingly. It directs the decision making processes within the Society and provides mechanisms to monitor progress and success. The plan is all embracing and affects all aspects of the Society's business.

Congratulations to the UK Winners at the Sunstar / EDHF European Awards of Distinction! We’re thrilled to share that two...
05/12/2025

Congratulations to the UK Winners at the Sunstar / EDHF European Awards of Distinction!

We’re thrilled to share that two incredible professionals from the UK have been recognised in this prestigious event:

🏆 Tracey Kinsella – Cardiff Dental Hospital (Public Health Category)
�🏆 Professor Emma Bingham – University of Sheffield (Academia Category)

These awards celebrate excellence in dental hygiene and therapy across Europe.

Winners will now go forward as candidates for the 2026 World Dental Hygienist Awards! 🌍✨

Learn more about the awards and the full list of winners here:
�🔗 https://www.sunstar-foundation.org/en/awards/gum-edhf-award-of-distinction
�🔗 https://www.sunstar-foundation.org/en/awards/gum-edhf-award-of-distinction/2025-winners-europe

Let’s give them a huge round of applause! 👏👏👏

On Tuesday 2nd December, Simone Ruzario BSDHT President Elect, attended the GDC stakeholders meeting learning about and ...
04/12/2025

On Tuesday 2nd December, Simone Ruzario BSDHT President Elect, attended the GDC stakeholders meeting learning about and testing the new online registration.
Simone represented BSDHT members and the profession.

Here is a statement from the GDC: "Modernising the registration experience

We are modernising our registration processes, as set out in our strategy for 2026–2028. In early 2026 we will introduce a new online registration service, myGDC, which will replace eGDC.

myGDC will make the application process more straightforward for people joining the register for the first time, and dental professionals adding additional titles or specialties, or rejoining the register. Applicants will have less reliance on paperwork and see real-time status updates for their applications.

Registrants will be able to keep their information up to date more easily, complete their annual renewal and working patterns information and manage their CPD declaration.

We invited stakeholders across the dental sector for a preview and their feedback will help us to plan a smooth transition. There will be more engagement sessions in early 2026.

Dental professionals don’t need to take any action now. We’ll provide more information in January. "

BSDHT will, of course, keep you updated when the new online platform launches.

Mentoring isn’t just about skills — it’s about wellbeing too. We offer a range of resources to support you!For more inf...
04/12/2025

Mentoring isn’t just about skills — it’s about wellbeing too. We offer a range of resources to support you!

For more information, visit: https://www.bsdht.org.uk/mentoring/

Well, that’s a wrap on a very successful Oral Health Summit in Edinburgh. 🎬 Your President Rhiannon Jones and President ...
02/12/2025

Well, that’s a wrap on a very successful Oral Health Summit in Edinburgh. 🎬

Your President Rhiannon Jones and President of the BSP, Professor Nicola West designed and delivered a world class scientific programme alongside workshops, a patient participation session and a novel debate. The conference centre was excellent and Edinburgh did not disappoint.

Rhiannon said “It was so inspiring to stand on that stage, in front of a full auditorium and see dental teams sat together, learning together and enjoying the experience. I believe it is the way forward. To encourage and support one another to provide the best possible care for our patients and our colleagues”.

The event would not have happened without the dedication of the small planning team and the support from the respective committees in each Society. We would also like to thank our industry partners for their belief in us and their commitment to this event from the start.

We look forward to hearing the formal feedback and will use it to guide our future development.

Watch out for the launch of our new podcast in January.

BSDHT has twelve regional groups to support you during your career, offering local study days where you can not only enj...
02/12/2025

BSDHT has twelve regional groups to support you during your career, offering local study days where you can not only enjoy high-quality presentations but also meet old friends and new.

Whatever stage you are at in your career, and whatever your professional aspirations may be, we have a study day that is right for you!

Click the link in our bio to find out more.

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01/12/2025

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01/12/2025

Today is World AIDS Day, a time to unite in the fight against HIV, support those living with the condition and remember those we have lost.

BSDHT stands for awareness, education, and compassion in healthcare.

“Health is a human right, not a privilege.”

Today we celebrate Scotland’s patron saint and the incredible contribution of our Scottish members to oral health and pr...
30/11/2025

Today we celebrate Scotland’s patron saint and the incredible contribution of our Scottish members to oral health and professional development.

This year’s Oral Health Summit, held in collaboration with BSP in Edinbrugh was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when prevention and partnership lead the way — and Scotland was at the heart of it.

Whether you're wearing tartan, enjoying traditions, or reflecting on the year - we’re proud to stand with our community across the UK.

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28/11/2025

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26/11/2025

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