DHTF Career, Leadership and Learning: A Liverpool Perspective (SOWEB210526)

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DescriptionAn inspiring and reflective session designed for the dental therapists and dental hygienists who are interested in expanding their professional horizons. Through a personal journey rooted in Liverpool’s rich dental education landscape, this session explores how clinical experience, continuous learning and leadership opportunities can shape a fulfilling and impactful career.
Additional information

Speaker 

Joanna Bowles Dip Dental Hygiene (London), Dip Dental Therapy (London), MA L&T, SFHEA

Dental Therapist, Senior Lecturer, Vice-Dean for Learning

 

Webinar delivered via MS Teams, joining instructions will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the course starts. Please log in early to check Link/IT. Sign in using your Deanery/Maxcourse registered name - it helps us to confirm your attendance.

Course starts at 18:30 and finishes at 20:00. Please contact the organising Tutor Georgina Worsfold georgina-sarah.worsfold@nhs.net with any questions prior to the webinar. PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER FOR THE WEB LINK, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE A HOTMAIL ACCOUNT.

VenueWebinar- Virtual Event. Please do not attend a venue., Southampton - Southampton  View details
Date & timeThursday 21 May 2026, 18:30 to 20:00
LecturerJoanna Bowles  View details
Target audience

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists 

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours1:30
CostNo charge (£20.00 surcharge for users whose user group is non-nhs dentist)
Aims

To inspire and empower dental therapists and dental hygienists by sharing a lived career journey grounded in Liverpool’s dental education landscape, highlighting leadership, professional growth, and lifelong learning within modern dental practice.

Objectives

Explore key stages, influences, and challenges within a personal career pathway in dental therapy, dental hygiene and education.

Recognise the impact of dental education initiatives in Liverpool and their relevance to leadership and professional development.

Reflect on personal career aspirations and opportunities for progression whilst identifying strategies to build confidence and leadership capacity in their own careers.

Learning outcomes

Describe the factors that contribute to career progression in dental therapy, dental hygiene, and dental education.

Apply practical strategies for personal development, including reflective practice and seeking leadership roles.

Evaluate their own career goals and identify next steps for growth within their clinical or educational pathway.