The Dental Dream Team

The Dental Dream Team

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of the dental team, including the principles set by the General Dental Council (GDC).

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What do you already know about the roles and responsibilities of the dental team?

Introduction

The dental team consists of various professionals working together to provide comprehensive oral healthcare. Let's explore their roles and responsibilities.

Dentist

The dentist is responsible for diagnosing and treating dental problems, performing dental procedures, and ensuring patient care and safety.

Dental Nurse

The dental nurse assists the dentist during procedures, prepares the dental surgery, maintains equipment, and ensures patient comfort and well-being.

Dental Hygienist

Dental hygienists focus on preventive dental care, such as scaling and polishing teeth, educating patients on oral hygiene, and promoting overall oral health.

Dental Therapist

Dental therapists provide routine dental treatments, including fillings and extractions, under the prescription of a dentist. They also educate patients on oral health.

Dental Technician

Dental technicians work behind the scenes to create dental prosthetics, such as crowns, bridges, and dentures, based on the dentist's specifications.

GDC Principles

The General Dental Council (GDC) sets standards and principles to guide dental professionals. These principles include professionalism, integrity, and patient-centered care.

Conclusion

The dental team plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive oral healthcare. By working together and following GDC principles, they ensure the best possible care for patients.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.