At McGrath Dental & Implant Clinic, we believe patients deserve the highest standard of care and support before, during and after a course of treatment.
This care pathway may begin or end with a dentist or dental therapist (Danielle or Gina) - but what’s the difference between a dentist & dental therapist and how can a team approach benefit my care with McGrath Dental & Implant Clinic?
All dentists and dental therapists complete rigorous university training and are registered with the General Dental Council, who regulate and uphold high standards of clinical and ethical care within the UK dental industry.
Where dentists & dental therapists differ is in their scope of practice, such as variations in the type of care that they are trained to deliver. Dentists are trained to provide all aspects of general dentistry, including, but not limited to:
However dental therapists have a more focused but equally skilled and valuable scope of practice; supporting dentists and their patients, which includes, but is not limited to:
The dental profession and the daily running of McGrath Dental & Implant Clinic is based on effective teamwork, emphasising the utilisation of both a dentist and dental therapist’s time and unique skillset in supporting our patients. No matter where you are at in your dental health journey, our dentists and dental therapists ensure a thorough approach to treatment, planning and emphasis on oral health and reassurance.
This blog was written by one of our dentists, Alex, who is uniquely placed as his training as a dentist ran alongside a dental therapy training programme. As such, Alex has trained and worked closely with several dental therapists and appreciates the highly-skilled and trusted work that benefits patients under his and their joint care. Alex is keen to support both newly qualified and experienced dental therapists, recently publishing an article in the international dental research journal - the British Dental Journal - raising the awareness of a dental therapist’s important role to dentists who may be less familiar with their scope, and how dental therapists can be challenged, within their comfort zone, to tackle more complex denture cases within their scope of practice.
Take a look at some of our other articles to help you maintain a healthy smile. At McGrath Dental we want to provide the best care possible both whilst you are in the chair and whilst you are at home.
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