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Article: The dental therapist's role in a 'shared care' approach to optimise clinical outcomes

1. One of the following is not considered to be a reason for the under-utilisation of dental therapists in dental practice. Which is it?

A. educational challenges

B. patient objections

C. referral barriers

D. practical challenges in the sharing of care

2. The recent GDC review into scope of practice reported which group is least familiar with it?

A. dentists

B. dental therapists

C. dental nurses

D. practice managers

3. Which of the following is within the scope of practice of a dentist and dental therapist but not a dental hygienist?

A. taking an impression

B. placing a rubber dam

C. placing preformed crowns on primary teeth

D. carrying out oral cancer screening

4. With the introduction of direct access, what percentage of a patient's care is now within the scope of practice of a dental therapist?

A. 100%

B. 58%

C. 70%

D. 0

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