Plan the delivery of care for patientsTailor and provide appropriate patient adviceProvide preventative oral health care and treatment to patients and liaise with dentists over thetreatment of caries, periodontal disease, tooth wear and other oral conditions referring thepatient to a dentist for a more detailed Oral Health Assessment or review where necessaryBe alert and manage any significant changes in the patients (either physical, medical or mentalcondition) either during treatment or over a course of treatment and inform the referring dentist of any such changes or causes for concernPlan and organise the delivery of care for individual patients to incorporate provision of restorative care preventative care and advice over the minimum number of visitsTo be aware and report concerns appropriately if there are any child or adult protection concerns Responsible for working autonomously in the provision of dental care and advising patientsfollowing referral from a dentist.Responsible for liaising with the referring dentist regarding any necessary changes required.Responsible for deciding and providing the most appropriate form of behaviour management appropriate to the patients needs.Responsible for choosing the most appropriate method and materials for restoring a tooth.Responsible for selecting most appropriate mode of delivery of local anaestheticThe therapist may operate in a clinic without the presence of a dentist working within the limitsof practice set out for Dental Therapists in the current GDC Standards and Scope of Practice. In these circumstances, the therapist would be the lead clinician on site and as such may need to liaise with the Senior Dental Nurse Manager, Directorate Management Team, Administrative Team and other specialities as required.Plays a key role in ensuring that daily, weekly and monthly checks have been completed by dental nurses and signed off appropriately Liaise with other health professionals and relevant organisations regarding patient carePrepare and provide preventive oral health care plans and treatment to patients within the limits of practice set out for Dental Therapists in the current GDC Standards and Scope ofPracticeProvide individual, specialised advice to other health professionals, carers and support workersCarry out clinical examination of patients, diagnosis and treatment planning within theTherapists competence. Evaluate and update any changes in the patients medical history and assess the patients fitness to receive dental treatment on a visit by visit basisUse indices to screen and monitor periodontal diseasePrescribe radiographs and take, process and interpret various film views used in dental practiceProvide care under treatment plans provided by dentists for patients.Prepare and provide specific appropriate oral health care advice and instruction to child and adult patients and also their carers.Provide clinical, restorative and preventive care utilising appropriate methods to ensure that the patients dental pain and anxiety are managed appropriately. Select an appropriate form of behaviour management for the patient within the limits of thetherapists individual training and competency (e.g. use of acclimatisation, desensitisation, tell/show/do, care with sedation or a combination of approaches.Select the type of restorative procedure to be carried out, ensuring that treatment plans are amended by the referring dentist where appropriate.Ensure that any issues arising are highlighted and reported to the dentist to enable referrals to be reviewed and reassessed.Vary the detail but not the direction of a prescription if required. Can change the number of tooth surfaces required to restore and select appropriate material used dependant on the findings during treatmentRecognise and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease, tooth wear and other oral conditions referring the patient to a dentist for a more detailed Oral HealthAssessment or review where appropriateEnsure that oral health advice is tailored appropriately to the needs of individual patients andtake into consideration any special requirements/medical issues/conflictsBe aware of any changes (especially deterioration) in the patients condition during treatment or over a course of treatment and ensure appropriate action is taken.18. Be aware of any issues around changes in consent, mental capacity and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) at each appointment