Dental Health and Hygiene Training

FAQs for Dental Health and Hygiene Training

• Will I get a certificate after completing a course?

  Yes, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase a CPD-accredited certificate and transcript upon completion. Both digital and printed versions are available.

• What types of courses do you offer at Care Skills Training?

  We offer a wide range of online CPD-accredited courses for the health and social care sector, including topics like safeguarding, dementia care, infection control, and mental health.

• Can I become a dental hygienist without going to university?

  In the UK, you must complete an approved dental hygiene qualification and register with the General Dental Council (GDC) to work as a dental hygienist. While approved training routes may vary, Care Skills Training’s Dental Health and Hygiene Training course helps you build knowledge of oral hygiene, dental health and preventive care.

• Will I get a certificate after completing a course?

  Yes, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase a CPD-accredited certificate and transcript upon completion. Both digital and printed versions are available.

• How much does a dental hygienist get paid in the UK?

  Dental hygienists in the UK typically earn around £32,000 to £57,000 a year, according to the National Careers Service. Actual earnings vary depending on experience, location, employer and whether you work in the NHS, private practice or on a self-employed basis.

• Can I study in my own time?

  Yes, all courses are fully online and self-paced. You can study anytime, from any device.

• What's the hardest part of becoming a dental hygienist?

  The challenging parts can include completing an approved qualification, developing clinical skills, passing assessments and meeting professional registration requirements. Once qualified, hygienists must also manage patient anxiety, maintain precise working techniques and keep up with professional standards.

• Are your courses accredited?

  Yes, our courses are CPD-accredited. We’re also members of RoSPA, AoHT, and registered with the UKRLP, making our training widely recognised in the care industry.

• Can hygienists give injections?

  Yes. In the UK, registered dental hygienists can administer local anaesthetic when appropriately trained and competent, and when the required legal arrangements are in place, such as a patient-specific prescription or Patient Group Direction.

• Is dental hygiene a stressful career?

  It can be. Dental hygienists may work to tight schedules, support anxious patients and spend long periods in positions that strain the back, neck and hands. Good ergonomics, effective communication and a manageable workload can help reduce these pressures.