How do I close an Orthodontic Course of Treatment (CoT)?

This would be dependent on the reason for completion, you'd need to complete and send in the FP17O / FP17O(W) with appropriate part 6 entry:

Treatment abandoned - patient requested

Cross this box if the active treatment has been abandoned at the patient's request.  A date of last visit, IOTN score and Aesthetic Component must be present.

Treatment abandoned - patient failed to return

Cross this box if the active treatment was abandoned because the patient failed to return. A date of last visit, IOTN score and Aesthetic Component must be present.

Treatment discontinued

Cross this box if the performer decides active treatment is to be discontinued. A date of last visit, IOTN score and Aesthetic Component must be present.

Treatment completed

Cross this box if the active treatment has been completed. A date of completion, IOTN score and Aesthetic Component must be present.

The supervision of retention is covered by the UOA allocation.

This information can also be found in the FP17O/FP17O(W) guidance on the NHS Dental Services website.

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