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Oral Health Practitioner vs Dental Hygienist - What's the difference?

Oral Health Practitioner vs Dental Hygienist - What's the difference?

If you're considering starting or progressing a career in dental care and exploring apprenticeship routes, you may have come across two roles that sound similar but serve distinct purposes: Oral Health Practitioner and Dental Hygienist. At Tempdent we often get asked: “What’s the difference between the two?” Let’s break it down.

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