DHTF Role of Dental Therapist in Diagnosis & Pain (SOWEB011026)

Dr Tejal Doshi is dedicated to helping dental professionals rediscover their passion for dentistry.

She qualified as a dentist 10 years ago from Queen Mary University of London.

She works as a General Dental Practitioner in mixed practice and has extensive experience previously working within Community Dental Services and as a Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She therefore has a genuine understanding of working in varied dental settings.

She was an Educational Supervisor for four years on the Berkshire scheme (Thames Valley and Wessex Deanery) mentoring Foundation Dentists as well as leading study day sessions.

After experiencing burn out herself, she took a three month sabbatical, which led Dr Tejal to gain a renewed appreciation for the profession and now focuses on helping others reconnect with their purpose, find balance, and lead fulfilling careers.

Dentistry offers incredible opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives, and Dr Tejal’s mission is to spread positivity and support others in living their best lives inside and outside the profession.

*Webinar delivered via MS Teams, joining instructions will be sent to you at least 24 hours before the course starts. *Please log in early to check Link/IT. Sign in using your Deanery/Maxcourse registered name - it helps us to confirm your attendance.

Course starts at 18:30 and finishes at 20:00. Please contact the organising Tutor Georgina Worsfold georgina-sarah.worsfold@nhs.net with any questions prior to the webinar. *PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK FOLDER FOR THE WEB LINK, PARTICULARLY IF YOU HAVE A HOTMAIL ACCOUNT.

Dental Therapists 

Recommended to all

To enhance the knowledge, clinical reasoning, and professional confidence of dental therapists in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients presenting with dental pain — within the boundaries of their GDC-defined scope of practice.

Recognise the common causes and patterns of dental pain encountered in general practice, including pulpal, periodontal and muscular

Apply structured diagnostic reasoning to assess pain presentations safely and identify when to treat, temporarily manage, or refer

Integrate effective communication and patient management strategies to ensure safe, ethical, and patient-centred care when dealing with patients in pain

Describe the main types and causes of dental pain relevant to the dental therapist’s clinical scope

Undertake appropriate history-taking, examination, and decision-making processes to manage or refer patients presenting with pain.

Reflect on their professional role and boundaries in pain management, ensuring compliance with the GDC’s Scope of Practice and Standards for the Dental Team