Information to work in this country is available from:

BDHA 13 The Ridge, Yatton, Avon BS19 4DQ, UK Tel: +44 01934 876389 · www.bdha.org.uk

Procedures and/or documents that are necessary to be able to work in this country:

European Union residents may apply to have their qualifications equated with those of the UK. Other applicants need to apply for training at a UK School of Dental Hygiene.

Official licensing body in the country:

The General Dental Council 64 Wimpole Street, London W1M 8DQ, UK Tel: +44-171-887 3800 · Fax: +44-171-224 3294 · www.gdc-uk.org

Special conditions that may apply for hygienists that obtain employment:

Hygienists work to the prescriptions (treatment plan) of a dentist. Hygienists work without supervision except when administrating inferior block analgesia.

Contact for Work Permit and/or Visa:

None required for EU nationals. The British Embassy/Consulate in the country of residence.

Is a job offer required before a Work Permit/Visa is issued?

Yes.

Main local and/or official language(s):

English. It is necessary to be fluent in this language.

Are hygienists qualified overseas required to sit the country's national examination?

Yes. Training lasting a minimum of 6 months is required before sitting the National Examination.

Information on the local working environment:

Hygienists can work in all sectors. Most hygienists work in both national health services and private dental practices.

Standard tasks that hygienists are allowed to undertake in the country:

Removal of supra and sub gingival deposits Application of fluorides and fissure sealants Administration of local infiltration analgesia and ID block analgesia Domiciliary visits Oral health education take radiographs take impressions for diagnostic, record & orthodontic model production place temporary dressings re-place dislodged crowns with a temporary cement

Links to related web sites:

British Dental Association British Dental Hygienists' Association British Dental Trade Association British Society of Dentistry for the Handicapped British Society of Paediatric Dentistry WHO Oral Health: Country/Area Profile Programme

Information based on data received by IFDH in:

2002

NOTE: The information provided above is for general guidance only. The International Federation of Dental Hygienists advises all hygienists to contact the country's relevant licensing bodies and agencies for current information and regulations. Search the database:

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