Did You Know You Can Book a Hygienist Directly? How Direct Access Works
You don't always need to see a dentist first. Since 2013, GDC direct access rules let you book a dental hygienist in the UK yourself — here's what that means and how to do it.
Straight answers on costs, treatments and looking after yourself — every article written or reviewed by a registered UK clinician in that profession.
You don't always need to see a dentist first. Since 2013, GDC direct access rules let you book a dental hygienist in the UK yourself — here's what that means and how to do it.
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