role of DCP

Question 1

what profeesions are classes as DCP’s?

Answer 1

nurses, hygienists, therapists, technicians, receptionists, ortho therapists, clnical dental technicians

Question 2

what is some work commonly constructed by dental technicians?

Answer 2

full/partial dentures, crowns, bridges, veneers, ortho appliances

Question 3

what is the primary role of hygienist?

Answer 3

prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease

Question 4

what are the career opportunites for a dental hygienist/therapist?

Answer 4

• general dental practise
• hospital dental service
• community dental service
• academic

Question 5

what is the annual fee for registration with GDC for hygienist/therapist?

Answer 5

£120

indemnity insurance is also strongly recommended but not compulsory

Question 6

In addition to the tx’s a hygienist can carry out, what else can a therapist do?

Answer 6

• pernament and decidous fillings
• pulp therapy
• XLA of decidous teeth