An Oral Health Therapist (OHT) is a clinician who completed 3-years of study in dental hygiene and dental therapy. They mostly do hygiene treatments and some other dental treatments for children up to the age of 17. Their profession focuses on ‘cleaning’ and educating patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.
Whereas a dentist is an oral health professional who completed 5-years of undergraduate study in dentistry. Given the longer years of study, a dentist performs more complex dental work.
Both dental professionals work hand-in-hand. It is quite common for patients to see an OHT for their routine hygiene appointment as this is their primary focus, thereby providing a more personalised experience. Also depending on the outcome from the check-up and clean, your Oral Health Therapist may refer you to a dentist for more complex treatments.
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