To provide final year and newly qualified dental hygienists and dental therapists with practical tips and guidance they need to know.

• Be able to list the essentials that need to be in place before starting any employment in dental hygiene and/or dental therapy.
• Identify the key points of employment and being self-employment
• Recognise the importance of managing finances in a self-employed capacity
• List the reasons for working to the prescription of a dentist and appropriate use of direct access.