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Do we need practitioner training schemes in orthodontics?

A J Ireland1

  • 1Royal United Hospital, Bath.

Dental Update
|February 28, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Demand for orthodontic treatment is rising, but specialist numbers are low. This article explores how extended training for general dental practitioners can help meet this need in UK dental services.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Public Health

Background:

  • Increasing demand for orthodontic treatments globally.
  • Shortage of specialist orthodontists to meet patient needs.
  • Uncertainty in UK general dental services regarding orthodontic provision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the role of extended practitioner training schemes.
  • To address the insufficient number of orthodontic specialists.
  • To support general dental practitioners in the UK.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current orthodontic training pathways.
  • Analysis of service provision in general dental services.
  • Consideration of extended training models for general dental practitioners.

Main Results:

  • Extended training can increase the capacity of general dental practitioners to provide orthodontic care.
  • Addresses the specialist shortage and improves access to treatment.
  • Offers a potential solution within the UK's general dental services.

Conclusions:

  • Extended practitioner training is a viable strategy to meet rising orthodontic demand.
  • Empowering general dental practitioners enhances service accessibility.
  • Further implementation and evaluation are recommended for UK dental services.

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