Table 2.
Summary of dental treatment services that can be provided by the dental practitioner divisions
| Service type | DH | DT | OHT | Dentist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostics | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preventive | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Periodontics | ✓ | ✘ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Oral surgery | ✘ | 88311 and 88316 only | 88311 and 88316 only | ✓ |
| Endodontics | ✘ | 88411 and 88414 only | 88411 and 88414 only | ✓ |
| Restorative services | ✘ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prosthodontics | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✓ |
| General services | 88911 only | 88911 only | 88911 only | ✓ |
88311—extraction of tooth (first tooth extracted on day)
88316—additional extraction of tooth
88411—direct pulp capping
88414—pulpotomy
88911—palliative care
DH dental hygienist, DT dental therapist, OHT oral health therapist