title: Orthodontic therapists--the first Bristol cohort.
abstract: This paper outlines the development of the training of orthodontic therapists in the UK, the experiences of the first cohort to pass through the Bristol course, the roles and responsibilities of the therapist and possible issues with future orthodontic manpower planning.
authors.affiliation: Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bain
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Day
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ireland
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sandy
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D003727:Dental Auxiliaries / Q000193:education*; D003792:Dental Records; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000193:education*; D010865:Pilot Projects