Dental Therapist

Communicate effectively with patients to obtain and evaluate their dental history and diagnose the condition
carry out clinical examinations
perform routine treatments such as carrying out simple fillings and replacing temporary fillings or crowns, undertaking root service debridement, treating periodontal disease and placing pre-formed crowns on deciduous teeth (also referred to as primary or milk teeth)
scale and polish teeth
treat and restore deciduous teeth known as pulp therapy
extract deciduous teeth
provide care of implants and treatment of peri-implant tissues
take dental impressions and dental radiographs
recognise, identify and interpret abnormalities and common pathology
remove plaque and other coatings
advise children and adults with special needs about their dental treatment
motivate and educate individuals or groups of people to care for their oral hygiene and eat a healthy diet
refer patients where necessary to other healthcare professionals
record accurately patients' dental history and dental treatment plan.