What is an Oral Therapist?

An Oral Health Therapist is a dental professional that has obtained a dual qualification in dental therapy and dental hygiene.

They provide dental hygiene services to patients of all ages and the following dental therapy services to children and adolescents:

• Dental examinations, diagnosis and forming treatment plans
• Taking x-rays and OPG's
• Preparing cavities and fillings
• Fisher sealants
• Extracting primary teeth under local anaesthetics if required.
• Provide preventive treatment
• Provide oral health education and dietary counselling.