Who provides Orthodontics?
Most treatment in the UK carried out by specialist orthodontists working in local practices. Specialist orthodontists are dentists who have done an additional three years of specialist training. They usually see their patients on referral from a general dentist. There are also dentists with a special interest in orthodontics who have trained to treat the more straightforward orthodontic cases. The very complex cases, often requiring surgery, are referred to a Consultant Orthodontist in hospital. Orthodontists in the Community Dental Service also provide a supporting service mostly to the staff in their clinics and treat patients with special needs.
