title: Orthodontic therapists--the current situation.
abstract: The promise of the U.K. being allowed to use auxiliary help in orthodontics is slowly gaining momentum. At long last, key factors are under discussion, such as permitted duties, length of training, etc. This article describes the present situation and highlights the disappointing rate of progress
authors.affiliation: Specialist Practitioner, 103 Brighton Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5SJ, UK.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Pollard
mesh_terms: D003727:Dental Auxiliaries / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics; D011215:Practice Management, Dental; D006113:United Kingdom; D000078329:Workforce