Dental Therapists' Role in the Provision of Aesthetic Dentistry in Dental Practice. Issue 2 (June 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Baker, Linzy; Valadas Marques, Arabella; Blum, Igor R.
• Is Part Of: Primary dental journal. Volume 12:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 30
• Page End: 36
• Publication Date: 2023-06
• Subjects: Dental therapist -- restorative -- aesthetics -- direct access -- shared care -- composite; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1177/20501684231178075
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-1684

Abstract

Dental therapists have a vital role to play in the provision of dentistry in the UK. This article examines the role of dental therapists in carrying out aesthetic dentistry in the UK dental practice setting. Patient access through collaborative working, especially through a shared care model, referral, and direct access will be discussed. In addition, two clinical cases are presented to demonstrate the provision of aesthetic anterior dental restorations by dental therapists.