P358 How Can You and Your Patients Benefit From a Relationship With a Clinical Dental Technician (CDT)

About This Course

This webinar, in collaboration with the College of General Dentistry, presented by Caroline Persaud and Mike Brindle, will clarify the role and relevance of a Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) in the modern dental practice.  

The speakers will discuss the numerous benefits that CDT’s can bring to dentists, patients and the overall dental practice.

Specific examples will be shared where the presence of a CDT has improved the quality of patient care, clinic efficiency and contributed to a thriving dental practice as team member of a multidisciplinary team.

The speakers will also share how a CDT can support the dentist in managing the spectrum of dental issues, from diagnostic support to prosthetic interventions.

This webinar is for the whole dental team. 

Aims

To understand the role, value, and expertise a Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) can bring to the dental team, and how to initiate and maintain a productive professional relationship with a CDT for the benefit of your patients and practice.

Objectives

During this webinar learners will be able to

• Understanding of the role, value, and expertise of the Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) in the wider dental healthcare team
• Explore the benefits of a collaborative approach between dentists and CDTs for patient care
• Illustrate practical strategies for establishing and optimising a working relationship with a CDT in a dental practice

Learning Outcomes

After completing this webinar, the learner will gain an understanding of the role, value, and expertise a Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) can bring to the dental team, and how to initiate and maintain a productive professional relationship with a CDT for the benefit of your patients and practice.

GDC Development Outcomes