Basics of Orthodontic Assessment and Radiographic Interpretation

Are you working towards or already utilising your full Scope of Practice but want to learn more about the basics of orthodontic assessment and radiographic interpretation? If so, this course is for you!

Orthodontic treatment is an essential aspect of dental care that involves the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of dental and facial irregularities. As dental hygiene and therapists, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of orthodontic assessment and radiographic interpretation to provide optimal oral care to patients. This session aims to provide an overview of the basics of orthodontic assessment and radiographic interpretation, highlighting the key concepts and principles essential for dental hygiene and therapists.

Basics of Orthodontic Assessment for Dental Hygiene and Therapists:

AIMS

1. To gain greater knowledge and confidence in the basis of orthodontic assessment, considering different oral development stages
2. Identify when input from a Dentist will be needed to then allow for appropriate onward orthodontic referral

OBJECTIVES

1. Revision on basic orthodontic terminology
2. Assessment of the different indications for referral in the primary, mixed and permanent dentitions
3. Greater confidence and understanding of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need IOTN

X-Ray Interpretation and Report Writing for Dental Hygiene and Therapists:

AIMS

1. To gain greater knowledge and confidence in caries diagnosis from intra-oral and extra-oral dental films
2. To understand the scope of treatment provided by a Dental Therapist and how integration of treatment with the full dental team is managed

OBJECTIVES

1. Explore the caries classification system, and how this can be used to report on x-rays and diagnose caries
2. Review the different dental films available, and justification for these
3. Gain confidence in radiographic report writing

GDC Development Outcomes: B,C,D