Our Partners

European Dental Hygienists Federation

The European Dental Hygienists Federation (EDHF) is a non-profit organisation representing 23 national dental hygienist associations across Europe (according to World Health Organisation – Regional Office for Europe (WHO-EURO)). Together, the 23 member associations of EDHF represents approximately 38,000 dental hygienists.

Each member association is represented by two delegates. The EDHF is managed by a four-member board chosen from amongst the representatives of the member associations. The Federation meets on an annual basis to review its progress and update the policy of the Federation.

International Federation of Dental Hygienists

The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is an international non-profit association uniting national Dental Hygienist organizations, by fostering leadership and collaboration.  IDFH is the principal advocate for the dental hygiene profession globally and promotes excellence in oral health, education, research and practice.

International Oral Health Association

IOHA was established to improve, promote and develop occupational hygiene worldwide through its member organisations, and to improve and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all.

From its creation in 1987, IOHA has grown to 35 member organisations, representing over 20,000 occupational hygienists worldwide.

IOHA provides an international voice of the occupational hygiene profession through its recognition as a non-governmental organisation (NGO) by both the ILO (International Labour Organisation) and WHO (World Health Organisation).

Lloyd & Whyte

Lloyd & Whyte offers tailored insurance for dental hygienists and therapists, providing essential coverage to protect both your personal and professional lives. We have worked with the BSDHT for over 25 years and understand the unique needs of dental professionals, offering policies that cover areas such as; –

Home Insurance – Private Medical Insurance – Car Insurance – Travel Insurance – Breakdown cover – Holiday Home Insurance – Pet Insurance – Residential Property Owners Insurance

Specialist insurance for Self-Employed Dental Hygienists and Therapists

As a dental hygienist or dental therapist, you may carry and transport your own equipment. If you’re self-employed and either moving your own clinical equipment between practices or operating larger personal equipment within a dental setting, it’s essential to have the right insurance in place.

We can arrange a comprehensive policy that insures your equipment while in transit and provides Liability Insurance within the practice.

We offer tailored insurance solutions designed specifically for self-employed hygienists and therapists. These bespoke policies provide essential protection and typically include:

Legal Expenses Cover – Supporting you with legal costs if disputes arise

Product Liability Insurance – Covering claims related to the products you supply or use

Public Liability Insurance – Protecting you in case of injury or property damage involving patients or the public.

Optional cover for Self-Employed Dental Hygienists & Therapists

At Lloyd & Whyte, we offer flexible self-employed insurance tailored to dental hygienists and therapists. You can enhance your core policy with optional extras for added peace of mind:

  • Employers’ Liability – Required by law if you hire staff.
  • Business Equipment Cover – Protection against theft, loss, or damage.
  • Stock Insurance – Financial cover for your dental stock.
  • Business Interruption – Income protection if you’re unable to practise due to an insured event.
  • Personal Accident – Compensation in the event of serious injury or accidental death.

At Lloyd & Whyte, we work with you to customise your policy to suit your professional needs and stay protected, whatever happens.

Comprehensive insurance for dental hygienist & therapist practice owners

If you own and manage your own dental practice, protecting your business is essential. At Lloyd & Whyte, we offer tailored insurance solutions to cover a wide range of practice-related risks, including:

  • Dental Practice Insurance – Safeguard your premises, equipment, and liabilities.
  • Locum Insurance – Financial protection if you need to hire temporary cover due to illness or absence.
  • Cyber Insurance – Protect your practice against data breaches, cyberattacks, and digital threats.

Whether you’re looking to protect your personal or business assets Lloyd & Whyte can help you find the right insurance solutions. Plus, as we’re an independent broker, all advice is based entirely on your best interests.

Find out more here or call  01823 250700

All Med Pro

All Med Pro is delighted to provide members of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy with a specialist Legal Expenses Insurance policy that covers you in the event you need advice or legal representation for contract dispute issues and/or employment dispute matters.

Often, dental care professionals can find themselves in a position where they require specialist legal support and it can be a daunting process not knowing where to turn for good advice.

We can also offer insurance for your valuable equipement. 80% of BSDHT members are self-employed and work at multiple practices. One challenge we have found is that members have struggled to insure the equipment they carry between practices. We are pleased to announce that we now offer coverage through a multi-sectional business insurance policy, which includes legal liability and asset protection. This insurance covers your portable equipment—like loupes, instruments, airflow machines, and intra-oral cameras—ensuring they’re protected as you move between practices.

    

Buxton Coates Solicitors

Buxton Coates Solicitors are a full service independent law firm providing bespoke legal solutions to businesses and the healthcare sector.

Founded by experienced Solicitors Thomas Coates (Managing Director) and Sarah Buxton (Head of Employment Law and HR), the firm can demonstrate many years experience in advising businesses and healthcare professionals.

Kiroku

Kiroku uses AI to help dental professionals write their notes and letters 60% faster. Using clickable, dynamic templates, your notes will always be tailored to the patient. They even populate themselves based on the provided information.

Kiroku – get 50% off Kiroku, the AI-powered platform that helps you write notes and create documents in a third of the time, for 12 months.  Please email enquiries@bsdht.org.uk for your code.

Chase de Vere

We have been one of the country’s leading independent financial advisers for 50 years. Some of our clients have been with us for decades. That is because, as well as offering high-calibre, unconstrained advice, we continually strive to make sure our clients are satisfied.

Our financial advice spans a wide range of services including pensions, estate planning, care funding and wealth management as well as business protection, employee benefits and workplace financial education.

  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Inheritance Tax Planning
  • Savings and Investments (Inc ISA)
  • Income Protection
  • Pensions
  • Partnership buy-in / buy out funding
  • Equity release
  • Commercial Mortgages
  • Residential Mortgages
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Cover

To book your appointment with an expert advisor, click here: Book An Appointment | Chase de Vere

AWB - Always Wear Better

AWB is a family owned and run business that has been supplying the uniform needs of the UK’s healthcare industry for almost 80 years.

Offering the latest scrubs styles from top brands such as Cherokee, Dickies, Galaxy and new for 2024/25, the luxury ranges from Healing Hands plus an embroidery service to enhance your uniform.

This year to celebrate the 75th birthday of the BSDHT we’re proud to announce that we have become an official uniform partner to the society.

BSDHT members can get a 15% discount.  For more information, log into the BSDHT Members Area on https://members.bsdht.org.uk

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

Strategic Plan

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

BSDHT is a company limited by guarantee and is registered in England and Wales. Registration number: 4337774. Registered office: First Floor, 10-12 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2RS.  VAT registration number: 616/3692/33.