Orthodontics for the General Dental Practitioner (MKFD020715AM)

Recommended to all

1. Use orthodontic indices. Assess dental, skeletal and occlusal relationships in the primary, mixed and permanent dentition accurately, and identify conditions which may require treatment or referral onwards
2. Determine patient’s dentofacial aesthetic requirements, identify the degree to which they can be met, discuss different options and manage patient expectations.
3. Be willing to communicate with other professionals when appropriate in order to obtain additional information and/or treatment for the patient.
4. Diagnose, assess and differentiate between malocclusions that can be treated in general practice and those requiring specialised advice and/or management. Assess occlusion and diagnose malocclusion for the purpose of carrying out interceptive treatment or onward referral at the appropriate developmental stage. Recognise detrimental oral habits and occlusal trauma and where appropriate intercept correctly.
5. Recognise problems related to orthodontic treatment, relieve trauma and discomfort due to appliances and arrange emergency repairs to appliances when required Formulate and implement a plan to provide space maintenance when required. Design, insert, adjust and monitor simple removable appliances. Demonstrate knowledge of facial growth and dental development and recognise abnormalities as they appear