Orthodontic therapists--a challenge for the 21st century

Trevor Hodge

doi:10.1179/14653121043236

Orthodontic therapists--a challenge for the 21st century

J Orthod. 2010 Dec;37(4):297-301. doi: 10.1179/14653121043236.

Author

Trevor Hodge¹

Affiliation

¹ Orthodontic Department, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, LS2 9LU, UK. trevorhodge@eggconnect.net

PMID: 21186310
DOI: 10.1179/14653121043236

Abstract

The introduction of orthodontic therapists in 2007 has led to significant changes to the delivery of orthodontic treatment in the UK. This article outlines the author's experience of training therapists on the Yorkshire Orthodontic Therapy Course and discusses challenges faced by this new way of providing orthodontics in the UK.

MeSH terms

Cost-Benefit Analysis
Curriculum
Delegation, Professional
Dental Auxiliaries* / education
Dental Auxiliaries* / statistics & numerical data
Humans
Orthodontics* / education
Orthodontics* / organization & administration
Quality of Health Care
United Kingdom
Workforce