Introduction
There are a wide variety of roles in Dental Teams that make a big contribution to the oral health of the nation. Dental care professionals (DCPs), such as dental nurses, dental hygienists, therapists and dental technicians play an integral part in the services provided by the modern dental practice.
Members of the dental team can pursue their careers in a variety of areas: the high street dental practice, the salaried primary dental care service, dental hospitals, universities and the armed forces. Working in variety of settings gives you different options on how to further your career.
See the videos and case studies to find out more.
Roles
The roles within Dental Teams are listed below. Use the links below to explore more about each of the Dental care professional roles on the Health Careers website run by Health Education England.
Videos and case studies
Life as a Dental Nurse
Further information
British Dental Association
The British Dental Association is a trade union and professional body that represents all fields of dentistry.
Chairside: Conversations about careers in dentistry
Committee of Postgraduate Dental Deans and Directors (COPDEND)
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