Dental Therapist
In addition to helping patients understand the connection between oral health and overall health, Dental Therapists help patients to improve their oral hygiene and treat periodontal disease to prevent the condition from advancing. Early detection by a dental therapist can lead to effective treatment and the control of periodontal disease, preventing many of the health, and potentially life threatening complications associated with this condition.
Dental Therapists are permitted to carry out a range of other procedures such as placing of fissure sealants, taking dental radiographs and dental impressions for study purposes. In certain circumstances they may also place temporary dressings in teeth. In addition dental therapists carry out a range of fillings for children and adults and extract deciduous teeth.
Regular visits to our dental therapist will result in us helping you to maintain a good standard of oral health. The dental therapist is also available to give oral hygiene instructions and advice when you need it. They will discuss various topics, such as tooth brushing techniques, recommended tooth brushes, mouthwashes, floss and interdental brushes where required.