Dental technician (integrated)

Knowledge

K1: Normal dental/oral anatomy and physiology. Back to Duty

K2: How design of custom-made devices can contribute to restoration of functionality as well as prevention of oral disease/further decline. Back to Duty

K3: The procedures used in design and manufacture of custom made devices - dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic (including Computer Aided Design (CAD)/ Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) & IT Solutions). Back to Duty

K4: The principles regarding the selection and use of materials for use in custom made dental devices. Back to Duty

K5: The role of Dental Technician and other dental team members in management and leadership, professionalism and communication. Back to Duty

K6: Compliance with the Medical Devices Directive Council 93/42/EEC (MDD), GDC standards for Dental Team, Scope of practice http://www.gdc-uk.org/Newsandpublications/Publications/Publications/StudentFtPApril10web_260310[1 ].pdf Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Advise the prescribing dentist on appropriate dental devices based on dentist input, while recognising oral limitations and their effect on devices. Evaluate, for individual patients, the need for more complex treatment and seek advice from the dentist or more experienced Dental Technicians as appropriate. Back to Duty

S2: Design, manufacture, assess, repair, modify and provide biomechanically sound custom- made dental devices in the following three areas: 1.Prosthetic Device Manufacture (Dentures) Design and manufacture complete and partial removable prosthesis, including the provision of custom made impression trays; 2.Conservation Device Manufacture (Crown/Bridge) Produce models and dies for conservation work, Design and manufacture single metallic and tooth coloured restorations, Create substructures for bridgework and apply tooth coloured materials for permanent restorations; 3.Orthodontic Device Manufacture (Braces) Produce models for Orthodontic case study purposes and appliance construction, Design and manufacture removable, functional and fixed orthodontic appliances. Back to Duty

S3: Aware of the basic procedures used in design and manufacture of custom made devices (including CAD/CAM & IT Solutions). Back to Duty

S4: Assess impressions, models and finished devices as well as the fitness for purpose of devices and propose alternatives where necessary, in line with patient prescription, and formally record these decisions as for MDD requirements. Back to Duty

S5: Can review and Quality Assure the devices. Back to Duty

S6: Aware of basic procedures for the use of implants, milling and precision attachments as used with various forms of custom made dental restorations. Back to Duty

S7: Communicate effectively with and about patients, their representatives and the rest of the dental team. Handle complaints effectively and within GDC guidelines. Back to Duty

S8: Manage safety, infection control and decontamination risks around the dental laboratory in keeping with current regulations. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Proactive in their own development, willing to commit to lifelong learning by use of a Personal Development Plan (PDP), personal reflection and continuous improvement. Back to Duty

B2: Recognise and act within GDC standards, ethical guidance, information governance and relevant laws. Back to Duty

B3: Willing to give and receive feedback effectively and tactfully within the wider dental team; takes responsibility for establishing personal networks with dental professionals, specialists and other relevant individuals and organisations. Back to Duty

B4: Ready to take responsibility for integrity of completed work. Back to Duty