CLINICAL DENTAL TECHNICIAN, IMPLANTS & REPAIRS Glasgow

What is a CDT

In gaining the Dip HE at the University of Central Lancashire, Darren has taken part in an intensive program of study, to enhance his existing abilities as a dental care professional. This included extensive research and analysis in science, clinical skills and customer care.

As defined by the General Dental Council, a Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) is a registered dental professional who provides complete dentures direct to patients and other dental devices on prescription from a dentist. They are also qualified dental technicians. Patients with natural teeth or implants must see a dentist before the CDT can begin treatment. CDTs refer patients to a dentist if they need a treatment plan or if the CDT is concerned about the patient’s oral health. Clinical dental technology builds on dental technology. CDTs also

• Take detailed dental history and relevant medical history
• Perform technical and clinical procedures related to providing removable dental appliances
• Carry out clinical examinations
• Take and process radiographs and other images related to providing removable dental appliances
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal consequences of ageing
• Recognise abnormal oral mucosa and related underlying structures and refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary
• Fit removable appliances
• Give appropriate advice to patients Additional skills which CDTs could develop during their career include:
  • Oral health education
  • Providing sports mouth guards
  • Re-cementing crowns with temporary cement
  • Providing anti-snoring devices on prescription of a dentist
  • Removing sutures after the wound has been checked by a dentist
  • CDTs do not provide treatment for patients as described under the sections for hygienists, therapists, orthodontic therapists or dentists, as the skills set out are reserved to the relevant groups.