title: Do we need practitioner training schemes in orthodontics?
abstract: Orthodontic treatment appears to be in ever-increasing demand, but the number of specialists is insufficient to meet the current need. This article considers the role of the extended practitioner training scheme in the present climate of uncertainty surrounding orthodontics in the general dental services in the UK, particularly for the general dental practitioner.
authors.affiliation: Royal United Hospital, Bath.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ireland
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D003727:Dental Auxiliaries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004498:Education, Dental, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D004499:Education, Dental, Graduate; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000193:education*; D006113:United Kingdom