technicians. prescribe radiography. supervise auxiliary personnel in the performance of their delegated duties. create impressions of peoples' teeth, in order to make customized partial or complete dentures and mouthguards. refer patients with more complex issues to a dentist or specialist dentist when appropriate. treat bruxism and sleep apnea by using night guard and anti snoring device. treat teeth whitening by using custom bleach tray. maintain and repair existing dental prostheses. educate patients on oral health hygiene techniques. united states the following scope of practice has been outlined by the national denturist association for registered denturists. denturists in the united states can: perform both visual and digital oral health examinations. obtain medical and dental history. prescribe oral prosthetics to dental technicians. prescribe radiography. planning treatment, design and fit full dentures including implant retained dentures for patients who are missing all of their teeth. planning treatment, design and fit removable partial dentures including implant retained dentures for patients who are missing only one or a few teeth. treat bruxism and sleep apnea by using night guard and anti snoring device. treat teeth whitening by using custom bleach tray. educate patients on oral health hygiene techniques. supervise auxiliary personnel in the performance of their delegated duties. replacing implant abutment for oral appliances. united kingdom the following scope of practice has been outlined by the general dental council for registered clinical dental technologist. clinical dental technologist in the united kingdom can: perform both visual and digital oral health examinations. treatment by using removable oral appliances directly to patient prescribe oral prosthetics to dental technicians. provide and fit other dental devices (including mouthguards). supervise auxiliary personnel in the performance of their delegated duties. take a detailed medical and dental history. perform technical and clinical procedures related to providing removable dental appliances. carry out clinical examinations within their scope of practice to examine for details such as space and retention. take and process radiographs and other images related to providing removable dental appliances. distinguish between normal and abnormal consequences of ageing. give appropriate patient advice. recognize abnormal oral mucosal lesions and related underlying structures and refer patients to other healthcare professionals if necessary. vary the detail but not the direction of a prescription according to patient needs. additional skills which cdts in the uk could develop include: providing oral health education. re-cementing crowns with temporary cement. providing anti-snoring devices. removing sutures after the wound has been checked by a dentist. prescribing radiographs. replacing implant abutments for dental appliances. providing tooth whitening treatments. canada the following scope of practice has been outlined by the denturist association of canada for registered denturists. denturists in canada can: perform both visual and digital oral health examinations. provide removable oral appliances directly to a patient. perform a complete visual/digital oral examination and evaluation of the patient. this includes obtaining a complete medical and dental history of the patient. treat bruxism and sleep apnea by using night guard and anti snoring device. treat teeth whitening by using custom bleach tray. prescribe radiography. prescribe oral prosthetics to dental technicians. take impressions and make necessary jaw relation records select the artificial teeth and designs the dentures. fabricate and insert the dentures in the mouths of patients. perform any adjunctive services such as repairs, relines or adjustments of removable dentures. supervise auxiliary personnel in the performance of their delegated duties.