Treatments
Hygienist / Therapist

Help prevent gum disease with scaling and polishing

Improve appearance, comfort and self-esteem.

Secure, permanent tooth replacement.

Dental hygienists and dental therapists can work in all sectors of dentistry, their role is twofold.

They have both clinical and health promotional responsibilities. Clinically they help to treat and prevent periodontal (gum) disease by scaling and polishing teeth, applying prophylactic and antimicrobial materials, they take dental radiographs and undertake monitoring and screening procedures.

Therapists can also provide fillings, placement of preformed crowns and pulp treatments on baby teeth and extraction of baby teeth.

Dental hygienists and therapists are also able to apply topical fluorides and fissure sealants in order to reduce dental caries (tooth decay).

Their health promotional role includes motivating and encouraging individuals and groups in oral health Practices, including oral hygiene and dietary advice. Dental hygienists and therapists are uniquely qualified to assist in the prevention and treatment of oral disease, focusing on oral health by monitoring hygiene Practices and assisting the patient to develop a home care plan to maintain their oral health.