Pursuant to sections 11 and 12 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003, this notice is issued by the Dental Council (DCNZ).
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for certain Specialist Scopes of Practice published in the Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, No. 81, page 1927.
Scope of Practice for Endodontic Specialists
Prescribed Qualifications
? MDS (Endodontics) University of Otago; or
? DClinDent (Endodontics) University of Otago; or
? An ADC accredited MDS or MDSc or DClinDent degree in Endodontics from an ADC accredited dental school in Australia and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination; or
? Two years or more of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in the specialty at a recognised tertiary academic institution or equivalent; evidence of research activity; a pass in the New Zealand Endodontic Specialist Examination and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination.
Scope of Practice for Oral Pathology Specialists
Prescribed Qualifications
? MDS (Oral Pathology) University of Otago; or
? DClinDent (Oral Pathology) University of Otago; or
? An ADC accredited MDS or MDSc or DClinDent degree in Oral Pathology from an ADC accredited dental school in Australia and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination; or
? Two years or more of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in the specialty at a recognised tertiary academic institution or equivalent; evidence of research activity; a pass in the New Zealand Oral Pathology Specialist Examination and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination.
Scope of Practice for Orthodontic Specialists
Prescribed Qualifications
? MDS (Orthodontics) University of Otago; or
? DClinDent (Orthodontics) University of Otago; or
? An ADC accredited MDS or MDSc or DClinDent degree in Orthodontics from an ADC accredited dental school in Australia and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination; or
? Two years or more of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in the specialty at a recognised tertiary academic institution or equivalent; evidence of research activity; a pass in the New Zealand Orthodontic Specialist Examination and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination.
Scope of Practice for Paediatric Dentistry Specialists
Prescribed Qualifications
? MDS (Paediatric Dentistry) University of Otago; or
? DClinDent (Paediatric Dentistry) University of Otago; or
? An ADC accredited MDS or MDSc or DClinDent degree in Paediatric Dentistry from an ADC accredited dental school in Australia and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination; or
? Two years or more of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in the specialty at a recognised tertiary academic institution or equivalent; evidence of research activity; a pass in the New Zealand Paediatric Dentistry Specialist Examination and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination.
Scope of Practice for Periodontic Specialists
Prescribed Qualifications
? MDS (Periodontics) University of Otago; or
? DClinDent (Periodontology) University of Otago; or
? An ADC accredited MDS or MDSc or DClinDent degree in Periodontics from an ADC accredited dental school in Australia and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination; or
? Two years or more of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in the specialty at a recognised tertiary academic institution or equivalent; evidence of research activity; a pass in the New Zealand Periodontic Specialist Examination and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination.
Scope of Practice for Prosthodontic Specialists
Prescribed Qualifications
? MDS (Prosthodontics) University of Otago; or
? DClinDent (Prosthodontics) University of Otago; or
? An ADC accredited MDS or MDSc or DClinDent degree in Prosthodontics from an ADC accredited dental school in Australia and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination; or
? Certificate in Prosthodontics from a three year programme CDA accredited dental school in the USA or Canada; evidence of research activity and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination; or
? Two years or more of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in the specialty at a recognised tertiary academic institution or equivalent; evidence of research activity; a pass in the New Zealand Prosthodontic Specialist Examination and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination.
Scope of Practice for Special Needs Dentistry Specialists
Prescribed Qualifications
? MDS (Special Needs) University of Otago; or
? DClinDent (Special Needs Dentistry) University of Otago; or
? An ADC accredited MDS or MDSc degree in Special Needs Dentistry from an ADC accredited dental school in Australia and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination; or
? Two years or more of full-time equivalent postgraduate training in the specialty at a recognised tertiary academic institution or equivalent; evidence of research activity; a pass in the New Zealand Special Needs Dentistry Specialist Examination and a pass in the New Zealand Conditions of Practice Examination.
For the other five scopes of dental specialties, the prescribed qualifications remain the same. There is no change to the prescribed qualifications for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialists, Oral Surgery Specialists, Oral Medicine Specialists, Public Health Dentistry (or Community Dentistry) Specialists, and Restorative Dentistry Specialists.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for General Dental Hygiene Practice published in the New Zealand Gazette, 22 December 2005, No. 210, page 5389.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Certificate in Dental Hygiene issued by Otago Polytechnic and approved experience in the provision of oral health services within the scope of dental hygiene practice; or
? New Zealand Defence Force training programme in Dental Hygiene and approved experience in the provision of oral health services within the scope of dental hygiene practice; or
? Diploma in Dental Hygiene issued by a New Zealand educational institution; or
? Bachelor of Health Science (Endorsement in Dental Hygiene), University of Otago; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology; or
? An undergraduate dental hygiene degree or diploma from an Australian Dental Council accredited educational institution; and registration with an Australian State licensing Board; or
? An undergraduate dental hygiene degree or diploma, or undergraduate dental degree; and a pass in the DCNZ Dental Hygiene Registration Examination; or
? An undergraduate dental hygiene degree or diploma or undergraduate dental degree and a pass in the USA National Board Dental Hygiene Examination or Canadian National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination and a pass in a USA or Canadian regional or state board dental hygiene clinical examination; and registration with a USA or Canadian dental authority; or
? A Commission on Dental Accreditation (CDA) accredited undergraduate dental hygiene degree or diploma; a pass in the USA National Board Dental Hygiene Examination or Canadian National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination; and registration with a USA or Canadian dental authority; or
? A General Dental Council (GDC) accredited undergraduate dental hygiene degree or diploma from the United Kingdom; and registration with the GDC; or
? A Certificate or Diploma in Dental Hygiene conferred by the GDC; and registration with the GDC.
For applications received before 19 September 2004:
? New Zealand Dental Association Operating Auxiliaries Course and hold a prescribed qualification for the Scope of General Dental Therapy and a minimum of 600 clinical hours’ experience subsequent to 1 July 2001 in the provision of oral health services within the scope of dental hygiene practice; or
? Bachelor of Dental Surgery, University of Otago and a minimum of 600 clinical hours’ experience subsequent to 1 July 2001 in the provision of oral health services within the scope of dental hygiene practice.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for Scope for Administering Local Anaesthetic in Dental Hygiene Practice published in the New Zealand Gazette, 1 September 2005, No. 152, page 3762.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Bachelor of Health Science (Endorsement in Dental Hygiene), University of Otago and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Approved experience in the provision of local anaesthetic within the general dental therapy or general dental scope of practice and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Completion of the Auckland University of Technology Local Anaesthesia Course for Dental Hygienists and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? An approved Local Anaesthetic training course and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for Scope for Undertaking Orthodontic Procedures in Dental Hygiene Practice published in the New Zealand Gazette, 18 October 2007, No. 112, page 3013.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Bachelor of Health Science (Endorsement in Dental Hygiene), University of Otago, conferred from 2002 and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Diploma in Dental Hygiene, University of Otago conferred from 2002 and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Graduate Certificate of Orthodontic Assisting, Academy of Orthodontic Assisting and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice.
For applications received before 19 September 2004
? Diploma in Dental Hygiene, University of Otago conferred before 2002; registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice and a minimum of 150 clinical hours’ experience subsequent to 1 July 2001 in the provision of oral health services within the scope for undertaking orthodontic procedures in dental hygiene practice, under the direction and supervision of a dentist or dental specialist who can attest to competency; or
? Certificate in Dental Hygiene issued by Otago Polytechnic of New Zealand; registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice and a minimum of 150 clinical hours’ experience subsequent to 1 July 2001 in the provision of oral health services within the scope for undertaking orthodontic procedures in dental hygiene practice, under the direction and supervision of a dentist or dental specialist who can attest to competency; or
? New Zealand Defence Force training programme in Dental Hygiene; registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice and a minimum of 150 clinical hours’ experience subsequent to 1 July 2001 in the provision of oral health services within the scope for undertaking orthodontic procedures in dental hygiene practice, under the direction and supervision of a dentist or dental specialist who can attest to competency.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for Scope for Intra Oral Radiography in Dental Hygiene, Dental Auxiliary and Orthodontic Auxiliary Practice published in the Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, No. 81, page 1927.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Diploma in Dental Hygiene conferred by a New Zealand educational institution and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Science (Endorsement in Dental Hygiene), University of Otago and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Certificate in Dental Hygiene issued by Otago Polytechnic and approved experience in the provision of oral health services within the scope of intra-oral radiography and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? New Zealand Defence Force training programme in Dental Hygiene and approved experience in the provision of oral health services within the scope of intra-oral radiography and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? Undergraduate dental hygiene degree or diploma from an Australian Dental Council accredited educational institution and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice; or
? An exemption certificate for intra oral radiography issued by the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB) current as at 18 September 2004 and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice or Scope of Dental Auxiliary Practice or the Scope of Orthodontic Auxiliary Practice; or
? An approved intra oral radiography training course and registration in the Scope of Dental Hygiene Practice or Scope of Dental Auxiliary Practice or the Scope of Orthodontic Auxiliary Practice.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for General Dental Therapy Practice published in the Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, No. 81, page 1927.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution) and approved experience in the provision of dental therapy services within the scope of dental therapy practice; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); or
? Bachelor of Health Sciences (Endorsement in Dental Therapy), University of Otago; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology; or
? Bachelor of Health Science endorsed in Dental Therapy, Auckland University of Technology; or
? Undergraduate dental therapy degree or diploma from an Australian Dental Council accredited educational programme; or
? Undergraduate dental therapy degree or diploma, or an undergraduate dental degree; and a pass in the DCNZ Dental Therapy Registration Examination.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for Scope for Pulpotomies in Dental Therapy Practice published in the Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, No. 81, page 1927.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; approved experience in the provision of dental therapy services within the scope of dental therapy practice; and evidence of successful completion of the University of Otago training module in pulpotomies; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and evidence of successful completion of the University of Otago training module in pulpotomies; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Sciences (Endorsement in Dental Therapy), University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for Scope for Radiography in Dental Therapy Practice published in the Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, No. 81, page 1927.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; approved experience in the provision of dental therapy services within the scope of dental therapy practice; and an exemption certificate issued by the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board current as at 18/09/04; or
? Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; approved experience in the provision of dental therapy services within the scope of dental therapy practice and evidence of successful completion of one of the following radiography training courses:
– Radiography for Dental Therapists, Canterbury District Health Board
– Dental Radiography Training Programme, Auckland Regional Dental Service
– Dental Radiography Training Module, Waikato District Health Board
– Dental Radiography Training Module, Otago District Health Board
– Dental Radiography Course, Hutt Valley District Health Board
– Dental Radiography Course, Department of Health
– Dental Radiography Course, Massey
– Radiography for Dental Therapists, Wellington Polytechnic; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and an exemption certificate issued by the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board current as at 18/09/04; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and evidence of successful completion of one of the following radiography training courses:
– Radiography for Dental Therapists, Canterbury District Health Board
– Dental Radiography Training Course, Auckland Regional Dental Service
– Dental Radiography Training Module, Waikato District Health Board
– Dental Radiography Training Module, Otago District Health Board
– Dental Radiography Course, Hutt Valley District Health Board
– Dental Radiography Course, Department of Health
– Dental Radiography Course, Massey
– Radiography for Dental Therapists, Wellington Polytechnic; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Sciences (Endorsement in Dental Therapy), University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for Scope for Diagnostic Radiography in Dental Therapy Practice published in the Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, No. 81, page 1927.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; approved experience in the provision of dental therapy services within the scope of dental therapy practice; evidence of successful completion of a radiography training course or an exemption certificate issued by the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board current as at 18 September 2004; and approved experience in interpreting periapical and bitewing radiographs under the direction and supervision of a dentist who can attest to competency; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; evidence of successful completion of a radiography training course or an exemption certificate issued by the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board current as at 18 September 2004 and approved experience in interpreting periapical and bitewing radiographs under the direction and supervision of a dentist who can attest to competency; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Sciences (Endorsement in Dental Therapy), University of Otago) and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for Scope for Stainless Steel Crowns in Dental Therapy Practice published in the New Zealand Gazette, 1 September 2005, No. 152, page 3762.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; approved experience in the provision of dental therapy services within the scope of dental therapy practice; and evidence of successful completion of the University of Otago or AUT or Waitemata training module in stainless steel crowns; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and evidence of successful completion of the University of Otago or AUT or Waitemata training module in stainless steel crowns; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Sciences (Endorsement in Dental Therapy), University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice.
The following prescribed qualifications replace the prescribed qualifications for Scope of Adult Care in Dental Therapy Practice published in the Supplement to the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, No. 81, page 1927.
Prescribed Qualifications
? Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution; registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and a DCNZ accredited qualification in adult dental therapy practice1; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and a DCNZ accredited qualification in adult dental therapy practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Sciences (Endorsement in Dental Therapy), University of Otago; registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and a DCNZ accredited qualification in adult dental therapy practice; or
? Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health, Auckland University of Technology; registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and a DCNZ accredited qualification in adult dental therapy; or
? Bachelor of Oral Health, University of Otago; registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and a DCNZ accredited qualification in adult dental therapy.
For applications received before 19 September 2004
? Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and approved experience in the provision of oral healthcare to adults under the direction and supervision of a dentist, who can attest to competency; or
? Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and approved experience in the provision of oral healthcare to adults under the direction and supervision of a dentist, who can attest to competency; or
? Bachelor of Health Sciences (Endorsement in Dental Therapy), University of Otago; registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy Practice and approved experience in the provision of oral healthcare to adults under direction and supervision of a dentist, who can attest to competency.
1Currently no training programmes have been accredited.