The British Society of Dental Hygiene & Therapy, BSDHT was set up in 1949 by a group of 12 dental hygienists who felt the time was right to organise a professional association to represent the interests of their profession At BSDHT CPD events a 'Certificate of Attendance' is issued to indicate that the course meets the criteria of the GDC lifelong learning scheme Over 60 years later, the BSDHT is a nationally recognised body that represents over 4,000 members across the UK and beyond