Who we are and what we do

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.   Almost 60 years later, the BSDHT is a nationally recognised body that represents over 2,500 members across the UK and beyond.   

The 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, as well as salaries, and access to a 24/7 legal helpline

• Listen to members and respond accordingly