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Hello there! It’s Blandina

About Me

Hello, my name is Blandina.

I am a GDC registered Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist working in England, UK

My journey in dentistry began in 2002 when I qualified as a Dental Nurse. Since then, I have spent over 20 years working in dentistry, gaining experience across different areas of the profession.

Over the years, I continued my education and later qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist, as well as completing a BSc (Hons) in Health Promotion. My career has taught me that dentistry offers many opportunities to grow if you are willing to learn and develop yourself.

Alongside caring for my patients and helping them improve their oral health and confidence, I am also passionate about supporting other dental professionals in their careers.

I regularly meet overseas trained dentists who want to work in the UK and dental nurses who want to progress to become hygienists or therapists. Many of them find the information they need confusing or difficult to find.

For this reason, I created resources and guidance to help dental professionals understand their options and take the next step in their careers with confidence.

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Dental Health Blog by Blandina.

How to Thrive as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist

November 2, 2024
How to thrive and flourish as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist and successfully grow, develop, and live in our purpose. Having practised for the past 15 years in differrent dental servings, I...

How to Thrive as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist

November 2, 2024
How to thrive and flourish as a Dental Hygienist/Therapist and successfully grow, develop, and live in our purpose. Having practised for the past 15 years in differrent dental servings, I...
Direct Access to a Dental Hygienist and Therapist

February 24, 2024
In 2013, the General Dental Council removed barriers preventing patients seeing a dental hygienist and therapist directly without having visited the dentist first. This has benefited under served communities get...

Direct Access to a Dental Hygienist and Therapist

February 24, 2024
In 2013, the General Dental Council removed barriers preventing patients seeing a dental hygienist and therapist directly without having visited the dentist first. This has benefited under served communities get...

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Dental Hygienist Treatment provided

The Famous Scale and Polish

My name is Blandina,

I am a registered Dental Hygienist and Therapist with the General Dental Council, UK. You will find me at {My}dentist, Stanford Road, and {My}dentist Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke.

Did you know, you can see a Dental Hygienist without the need to see a Dentist first? Since 2013, the General Dental Council (GDC), made it possible for patients to have access to a Dental Hygienist and Therapist without the need for an initial appointment with a dentist. Giving people more freedom and access to a Dental Hygienist and Therapist.

Schedule your Appointment with me!

The famous Scale and Polish

(Airflow/Prophylaxis Polish)
Follow up routine dental hygiene appointment after the initial appointment.

I will be reviewing progress from first visit, give you tips on how best to look after your dental health in between appointments.
I will be measuring the health of your gums taking a Basic Periodontal Exam.
I will clean your teeth as necessary, removing all deposits which are major risk factors for gum disease and tooth decay.
I will finish with prophylaxis polishing of your teeth for a beautiful squeaky clean feel.

Non surgical Periodontal Treatment for advanced gum disease-1hour Appointment

This treatment is for those with advanced gum disease

I will be taking detailed indices to assess the extent of your gum disease and how to best treat your specific gum disease.
Record Plaque and Bleeding Scores to assess levels of oral hygiene and extent of gum disease.
Record Pocket Chart to assess loss of attachment of periodontal tissues
Record Recession Chart,
Mobility -Check and record if any teeth are mobile/ moving due to gum disease
Root Surface Debridement (RSD) cleaning under the gums/on roots with our special tools
Tailored Oral Hygiene Instructions

(All Treatment above can be done with or without

Teeth Whitening

You will need your teeth cleaned before teeth whitening. I will remove tartar deposits, stains and any retentive factors that may affect the results of your teeth whitening.

Zoom Phillips at home whitening
1. First Appointment
Moulds will be taken to make your whitening trays to fit your teeth perfectly.
2. Second Appointment
Collect trays and whitening gels, ensure trays fit comfortably.
Start whitening and use the gels for 2 weeks.
You will notice a whiter smile within 3 days!

Enlighten Teeth Whitening
1. First Appointment
Moulds will be taken to make your whitening trays to fit your teeth perfectly.
2. Second Appointment
Pick up custom made trays and Enlighten Kit/Including serum to help prevent teeth getting sensitive.
3. Start your at home treatment with the night gels for 14 nights
4. Finish off with week 3 gels
5. Use Enlighten white toothpaste to keep results pristine. You can top up when you need to.

Non Surgical Periodontal Treatment fr advanced gum disease

Teeth Whitening

My name is Blandina,

I am a registered Dental Hygienist and Therapist with the General Dental Council, UK. You will find me at {My}dentist, Stanford Road, and {My}dentist Shakespeare Road, Basingstoke.

Did you know, you can see a Dental Hygienist without the need to see a Dentist first? Since 2013, the General Dental Council (GDC), made it possible for patients to have access to a Dental Hygienist and Therapist without the need for an initial appointment with a dentist. Giving people more freedom and access to a Dental Hygienist and Therapist.

Schedule your Appointment with me!

The famous Scale and Polish

(Airflow/Prophylaxis Polish)
Follow up routine dental hygiene appointment after the initial appointment.

I will be reviewing progress from first visit, give you tips on how best to look after your dental health in between appointments.
I will be measuring the health of your gums taking a Basic Periodontal Exam.
I will clean your teeth as necessary, removing all deposits which are major risk factors for gum disease and tooth decay.
I will finish with prophylaxis polishing of your teeth for a beautiful squeaky clean feel.

Non surgical Periodontal Treatment for advanced gum disease-1hour Appointment

This treatment is for those with advanced gum disease

I will be taking detailed indices to assess the extent of your gum disease and how to best treat your specific gum disease.
Record Plaque and Bleeding Scores to assess levels of oral hygiene and extent of gum disease.
Record Pocket Chart to assess loss of attachment of periodontal tissues
Record Recession Chart,
Mobility -Check and record if any teeth are mobile/ moving due to gum disease
Root Surface Debridement (RSD) cleaning under the gums/on roots with our special tools
Tailored Oral Hygiene Instructions

(All Treatment above can be done with or without

Teeth Whitening

You will need your teeth cleaned before teeth whitening. I will remove tartar deposits, stains and any retentive factors that may affect the results of your teeth whitening.

Zoom Phillips at home whitening
1. First Appointment
Moulds will be taken to make your whitening trays to fit your teeth perfectly.
2. Second Appointment
Collect trays and whitening gels, ensure trays fit comfortably.
Start whitening and use the gels for 2 weeks.
You will notice a whiter smile within 3 days!

Enlighten Teeth Whitening
1. First Appointment
Moulds will be taken to make your whitening trays to fit your teeth perfectly.
2. Second Appointment
Pick up custom made trays and Enlighten Kit/Including serum to help prevent teeth getting sensitive.
3. Start your at home treatment with the night gels for 14 nights
4. Finish off with week 3 gels
5. Use Enlighten white toothpaste to keep results pristine. You can top up when you need to.

You deserve a brighter, healthier smile.

With over 21 years experience in dentistry, It is my pleasure to help you regain your confidence through a brighter and healthier smile. I aim to give you the tools needed to maintain good oral hygiene at home in between visits. My experience in NHS and private practice, military, and community dentistry has helped shape the clinician that I am today.

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Patient’s Reviews

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“Suprisingly relaxing visit. Blandina and her assistant were excellent. I am particularly impressed by her clear succint explanation on the status of my teeth and how to improve my care for them.”
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“Blandina has a professional friendly manner which puts one at ease. She is very thorough and explains everything. She also advises the best way to approach one’s dental hygiene.”
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“She's wonderful and I cannot thank her enough for the patience and deligence she has shown over the last 3 yrs. My mouth was having big problems before I found her (I had avoided Hygienists and dentists for around 5 years due to bad experiences)and I was too nervous to get things sorted.... she's turned everything around and has taught me so much about my own oral self care. She's a Star!”
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