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Dental technician (integrated) (level 5)

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Designing, manufacturing, modifying and repairing custom-made dental appliances.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
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Knowledge

  • Normal dental/oral anatomy and physiology.
  • How design of custom-made devices can contribute to restoration of functionality as well as prevention of oral disease/further decline.
  • 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).
  • The principles regarding the selection and use of materials for use in custom made dental devices.
  • The role of Dental Technician and other dental team members in management and leadership, professionalism and communication.
  • 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

Skills

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Aware of the basic procedures used in design and manufacture of custom made devices (including CAD/CAM & IT Solutions).
  • 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.
  • Can review and Quality Assure the devices.
  • Aware of basic procedures for the use of implants, milling and precision attachments as used with various forms of custom made dental restorations.
  • Communicate effectively with and about patients, their representatives and the rest of the dental team. Handle complaints effectively and within GDC guidelines.
  • Manage safety, infection control and decontamination risks around the dental laboratory in keeping with current regulations.

Behaviours

  • Proactive in their own development, willing to commit to lifelong learning by use of a Personal Development Plan (PDP), personal reflection and continuous improvement.
  • Recognise and act within GDC standards, ethical guidance, information governance and relevant laws.
  • 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.
  • Ready to take responsibility for integrity of completed work.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Health and science
Qualification level
5
Equal to higher national diploma (HND)
Course duration
36 months
Maximum funding
£18,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • denture maker

View more information about Dental technician (integrated) (level 5) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.