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The modern day dental nurse: record-taking clinics

5 mins read Record keeping
Rachel Hughes has successfully implemented a nurse-led clinic at her practice based solely on using the extended Scope of Practice. Here she explains how the dental nurse can play an integral role in the delivery of orthodontic systems

Clear aligners have to be one of the most exciting developments in modern day dentistry because as well as giving adult patients a route to dental confidence and happiness, it has the added benefit of being completely cosmetic as it is virtually invisible. Furthermore, with the procedure being freely available in general dental practice, it means it is an accessible service to patients. It has also helped to solidify, in my opinion, the role of an extended duty dental nurse. The stages involved in clear aligners, and indeed other short-term orthodontic systems provide a unique role for a qualified and competent dental nurse.

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