All six students on Bristol Dental Hospital's first course for orthodontic therapists, launched in October last year, have qualified. The course involves a four-week programme taught by consultant orthodontists, plus a placement in which students treat patients supervised by a specialist orthodontist trainer.
Sarah Bain, head of DCP training, said: ‘I'm delighted to see the first orthodontic therapists qualify. This will make a significant impact on the number of patients accessing orthodontic care.’
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Bristol pioneers celebrate. Vital 6, 12 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/vital886
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