Professionals Complementary to Dentistry: The Expanding Role of PCDs

From Volume 31, Issue 9, November 2004 | Pages 529-532

Authors

Gregor McGlashan

BDS

General Professional Trainee

Articles by Gregor McGlashan

David J. Watson

BDS; DDPH RCS (Eng.); MSc

Senior Dental Officer, Greenock Health Centre

Articles by David J. Watson

Susan Shanks

CEB Dip Dent Hygiene

Dental Hygienist, Greenock Health Centre

Articles by Susan Shanks

Abstract

The role of Professionals Complementary to Dentistry is increasing in importance as new ways of exploring dental service provision are considered. Skill-mix and team-building are not just buzzwords, but signify the new view of a multi-disciplinary approach in healthcare. Since the Nuffield and DARG reports of the last decade urged consideration of manpower issues within dentistry, the ensuing change from often small, single-handed practice, to larger team approaches has resulted in significant changes in service delivery. It is unsurprising that the bewildered practitioner can become lost in the mire of proposed new regulations. Outlining the current developments in the expanding role of PCDs, this paper illustrates the dynamic nature of the changes.

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