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Who this guide is forWho this guide is forThis guide is intended for clinical supervisors acrossthe range of different practitioners that make up theoral health team in both public and private settingsthroughout NSW including:• dental assistants• dental hygienists• dental prosthetists• dental specialists e.g. periodontists, endodontists,prosthodontists, oral surgeons, etc.• dental technicians• dental therapists• dentists• oral health therapistsClinical supervision is experienced by:• students• new graduates• new specialists• clinicians returning to practice after extended breaks• clinicians moving from overseas• those moving into new and unfamiliar areasof practice (for example a clinician who has previouslyonly worked with adults now working with children)• staff introduced to new procedures or techniques.Peer clinical supervision can also be usefulfor all oral health practitioners who want to continuallybuild on their professional knowledge and skills.FIRST EDITIONHETI The Superguide7