Maxillofacial Prosthetist &
Technologist
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial/Facial
Plastic Surgery Unit
‘’It’s simply a question of quality of
life’’
Who are we?
We are professional governed body and
registered under Healthcare Scientist in
U.K. We provide and advisory services to
patient for their rehabilitation by
restoration using implants, splints and
prosthesis.
Team Work
MPT’S work within a multidisciplinary team
comprising of specialist in Oral and
Maxillofacial, ENT, Burns, Neurosurgery,
Ophthalmology, Oncology, Orthodontics,
Plastic Surgery and Dentistry.
MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHETICS AND TECHNOLOGIST
What do we do?
We MPT’S provide a vital service to patient
receiving treatments for injury, disease or
congenital deformity to the head, neck and
other body parts e.g. nipple, digits, etc.
Challenge!!!
The MPT’S role has increasingly developed
over the years requiring highly complex
technical skills and increasing clinical
involvement. Working in odd hours and
stressful environment.
Criteria
Hardworking
Artistic
Committed
Inventive
Creative
Patience and empathy
Rewarding and satisfying
Importance
Requirements
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Minimum 6 GCE O Level (Science
subjects).
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A level specifying in Science subjects
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Trained Dental Technician with interest
Maxillofacial field
Opportunities for Furthering Career
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Opportunities to work in the Department
of Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic
Surgery, RIPAS Hospital.
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License to practice as a Maxillofacial
Technologist in many parts of the World,
e.g. Europe.