The role of the Clinical Dental Technician (CDT) sits somewhere between that of a dentist who would usually take patients' impressions, and that of a dental technician who would receive the impressions from a dentist and make the dentures (usually for patients they have never actually seen themselves). The CDT does both roles, takes the impression and makes/fits the dentures.

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To construct aesthetically pleasing dentures with comfort and function, is one of hardest tasks in dentistry. We are not only replacing lost teeth, but also compensating for bone loss and very often sunken facial profiles, which can age patients prematurely. Ensuring there is careful consideration of each individual’s anatomy is essential for desired results in this delicate area.

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Registered CDTs are legally qualified to give oral examinations and to check that the mouth is in a healthy state, along with the taking of impressions of the edentulous mouth (no teeth) which ensures the production of high quality dentures. 

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During your free consultation with James (CDT), he will undertake a detailed evaluation, enabling him to create a detailed treatment plan just for you.

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Do I need to see a Dentist or can I see a CDT (or both)?

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A CDT can directly treat, create and fit a complete set of dentures to patients who have experienced total tooth loss (e.g., have no natural teeth). If you are looking for partial dentures, as you have some of your own natural teeth or you have had a dental implant, you must first be seen or referred by your dentist before treatment can begin. Your dentist can help organise this, or we can support as we work closely with dental practices nearby.

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