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What Is Direct Access? Direct Access means patients now have the option to access treatments from dental hygienists and dental therapists at St. John’s Dental Practice in Birmingham directly.
What do they do?
Dental hygienists and therapists are registered dental professionals, who help you maintain your oral health by preventing and treating periodontal disease and promote good oral health.
Our practice policy gives patients the option to access certain treatments without having to see a dentist first. Not all treatments are included. If a referral is necessary to the dentist, the hygienist or therapist will explain the reasons for this and seek the patient’s consent to be sent to one of our highly skilled dentists.
Important Hygienist Information
Important points to remember regarding direct access to the dental hygienist/therapist include:
- They must work within the extent of their training and must not undertake duties for which they have not been trained
- If any issues are identified whilst performing their duties, they will advise a referral to a dentist or necessary healthcare professional in your best interests or if something is outside their scope of practice
- Teeth whitening still requires a prescription and dental assessment for patient suitability from a dentist, allowing treatment to then be carried out by a dental hygienist/therapist while a dentist is on the premises.
- Dental therapists can do additional general dentistry as well.
Please ensure you allow extra time when arriving for your appointment as a Medical History Questionnaire and direct access consent forms need to be completed prior to your appointment.
A Comprehensive Range of Treatments
At St John’s we are a dedicated team who provide a comprehensive range of treatment, which include aesthetics, implants, emergency service and the provision of lifelong care that caters for your needs.
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