Evaluate and demonstrate the importance of adult orthodontics in dentistry.

Explain and evaluate the evidence for orthodontic treatment.

Demonstrate how to create individualised patient journeys and how to successfully engage patients in adhering to requirements at each stage.

Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment coordination.

Convey potentially complex treatment options to patients, in a straightforward manner using language that is tailored to the patient.

Explain how to use the personality trait model to recognise different personality traits and how to appropriately adjust approach to patient communication and interaction for greatest effect

Consistently demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and effective communication skills when interacting with patients regarding treatment options, procedures, and post-treatment care.

Demonstrate highly systematic clinical record-taking and application of a structured approach to treatment goals and planning.

Interpret complex clinical findings and formulate a treatment plan tailored to individual patient needs.

Utilises a structured approach to aesthetic treatment planning, considering patient preferences, facial aesthetics, and occlusal harmony.

Writes problem lists and diagnoses accurately, identifying malocclusions, dental discrepancies, skeletal abnormalities, and soft tissue concerns.

Explain how to integrate input from various specialities to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Assess their scope of practice and when it is appropriate to refer.

Implement clinical photography accurately to aid assessment, treatment progress and outcomes.

Take high quality and accurate impressions of the patient.

Anticipate and uncover patient goals and potential concerns and address them in a manner that builds patient confidence.

Discuss treatment plans and options with patients transparently and thoroughly, explaining all associated fees for each option.

Explain a variety of treatment options, risks, and benefits and obtain valid consent from patients.

Show proficiency in the principles of orthodontics, including tooth movement, aligner mechanics, treatment mechanics, and occlusion.

Diagnose malocclusions, plan treatment, and execute orthodontic interventions effectively.

Utilise computer assisted technology effectively in orthodontic alignment planning, including modifying setups based on patient aims and treatment objectives.

Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of current clear aligner therapy techniques.

Demonstrate proficiency and appreciation of different treatment protocols for various malocclusions.

Diagnosis, planning, and execution of treatment for Class I, Class II, Class III, deep, open, and cross-bite malocclusion cases, as well as understanding indications, treatment mechanics, and limitations.

Explain the application of advanced treatment mechanics, such as overcorrection and intermaxillary elastics.

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of different types of attachments and their use in clear aligner therapy to aid biomechanics and achieve treatment aims.

Explain orthodontic anchorage needs and incorporate appropriate techniques into orthodontic treatment planning and execution.

Uses feedback constructively and shows a commitment to continuous improvement in knowledge and skills related to clear aligner therapy treatment modalities.

Demonstrate the placement of clear aligner therapy appliances according to the treatment plan, ensuring precision and adherence to established protocols

Competent attachment placement, troubleshooting attachment-related issues.

Demonstrate proficiency in interproximal reduction techniques, showing safe execution, and minimisation of risks.

Evaluate treatment progress through clinical examination, occlusal assessment, and patient feedback, implementing intervention strategies for tracking loss or treatment failure as necessary.

Show proficiency in the principles of orthodontic post-treatment retention and the factors contributing to post-treatment tooth relapse.

Explain the application of different retention techniques and the appropriate application of the techniques.

Prescribe correct retention protocols for patients post orthodontic treatment whilst obtaining valid consent from patients.

Demonstrate the integration of multidisciplinary care in aligner and restorative treatment, emphasising the importance of sequencing and delivering complex interdisciplinary cases effectively.

Assess the risks and benefits of restorative treatment options, including of doing none.

Awareness of the restorative cycle and the long-term implications of treatment or no treatment.

Explain restorative treatment risk and benefits to patients, in both the short and long term, and gain valid consent.

Manage anterior aesthetic issues with restorative techniques while preserving tooth structure.

Demonstrates understanding of modern composite resin materials.

Apply layering techniques proficiently to achieve optimal aesthetics and structural integrity in composite restorations, considering principles of colour blending and light reflection.

Demonstrates proficiency in tooth preparation, incremental layering, and finishing protocols for direct composite restorations.

Explain the clinical workflow for indirect restorations, encompassing preparation design, impression-taking, laboratory communication, temporary fabrication, and final cementation.

Evaluate appropriate ceramic materials for indirect restorations based on factors such as tooth location, occlusal forces, and aesthetic requirements.

Explain tooth preparation techniques for indirect restorations.

Explain shade matching techniques so can share with the patient and laboratory.