A qualitative study of orthodontic screening and referral practices among dental therapists in New Zealand
Appropriate screening and referral is important in delivering effective and timely orthodontic treatment. In New Zealand, dental therapists are usually the initial contact for oral health care (including the assessment of malocclusion) in child and adolescent patients.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2016-01-01
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| Series: | Australasian Orthodontic Journal |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.21307/aoj-2020-123 |