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Orthodontic therapists--the current situation.

T Pollard1

  • 1Specialist Practitioner, 103 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5SJ, UK.

Journal of Orthodontics
|June 27, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The United Kingdom is progressing slowly on allowing auxiliary dental professionals to assist in orthodontic care. Key training and duty discussions are underway, but advancements remain disappointing.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Medicine
  • Orthodontics
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • The integration of auxiliary dental staff in the UK orthodontic sector is a developing area.
  • There is a growing need for expanded workforce capabilities in orthodontic treatment delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current status of discussions regarding auxiliary dental professionals in UK orthodontics.
  • To evaluate the progress made in defining roles, training, and implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current policy discussions and professional body recommendations.
  • Review of the legislative and educational frameworks relevant to auxiliary dental roles.

Main Results:

  • Key factors such as permitted duties and training durations are being debated.
  • Progress in implementing auxiliary support in orthodontics is slower than anticipated.

Conclusions:

  • While the concept of auxiliary help in UK orthodontics is gaining traction, the pace of progress is a significant concern.
  • Further action is needed to define and implement these roles effectively to meet workforce demands.

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