A registered professional who fits, adjusts and removes braces to patient’s teeth, working to the prescription of an orthodontist or dentist competent in orthodontics. They provide holistic advice on maintaining oral and general health for patients who are undergoing orthodontic treatment.
Funding
Maximum Funding Band
£18,000
Levy Employers
Fund directly from apprenticeship levy account
Non-Levy (Co-Investment)
Employer pays 5% (£900), government funds rest
Orthodontic therapist (GDC 2023) in other locations