Dental Council Scopes of Practice and Prescribed Qualifications
The following scopes of practice are issued by the Dental Council pursuant to section 11 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
The following prescribed qualifications are issued by the Dental Council pursuant to section 12 of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for General Dental Practice published in the New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
General dental practice encompasses the practice of dentistry in the maintenance of health through the assessment, diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of any disease, disorder or condition of the orofacial complex and associated structures in accordance with this scope of practice and a dentist’s approved education, training, experience and competence.
General dental practice includes:
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of general dental practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for General Dental Practice, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
General Dental Council (GDC) accredited dental schools in the UK and Commonwealth countries
| Dental School | Dates of Recognition – student must have completed and satisfied all programme requirements before the end-date listed below |
| Western Cape | Before 1 January 1998 |
| Hong Kong | Before 1 January 2001 |
| Singapore | Before 1 January 2001 |
| Witwatersrand | Before 1 January 2001 |
| Pretoria | Before 1 January 2001 |
| Stellenbosch | Before 1 January 2001 |
| Medical University of South Africa | 1 January 1997 – 31 December 2000 |
| Malaysia | 1 January 1997 – 31 December 2000 |
USA and Canada
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Endodontic Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Endodontic specialists practise in the branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology and pathology of the pulpo-dentine complex and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic clinical sciences including the biology of the normal pulp, and the aetiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries to the pulp and associated periradicular tissues.
Specialist endodontics is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of endodontic practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Endodontic Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery specialists practise in the branch of dentistry in that part of surgery which deals with the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the human jaws and associated structures.
Specialist oral and maxillofacial surgery is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 13 July 2017, Issue No. 73, Notice No. 2017-gs3577.
New Zealand
Australia
Australasia
United Kingdom
USA and Canada
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Oral Medicine Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Oral medicine specialists practise in the branch of dentistry that is concerned with the oral health care of patients with chronic and medically related disorders of the oral and maxillofacial region, and with their diagnosis and non-surgical management.
Specialist oral medicine is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate, qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of oral medicine practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Oral Medicine Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 13 July 2017, Issue No. 73, Notice No. 2017-gs3577.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Oral Pathology Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Oral pathology specialists practise in the branch of dentistry which deals with that nature of diseases affecting the oral, maxillofacial and adjacent regions.
Specialist oral pathology is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate, qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of oral pathology practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Oral Pathology Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
Australasia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Oral Surgery Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, Issue No. 81, page 1927.
Oral surgery specialists practise in the branch of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis and surgical management of conditions affecting the oral and dento-alveolar tissues.
Specialist oral surgery is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of oral surgery practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Oral Surgery Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Orthodontic Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Orthodontic specialists practise in the branch of dentistry that is concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing and mature dentofacial structures and includes the diagnoses, prevention, interception and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth and associated alterations in their surrounding structures.
Specialist orthodontics is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications, training, and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of orthodontic practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Orthodontic Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Paediatric Dentistry Specialists, published in New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Paediatric dentistry specialists practise in the branch of dentistry that is concerned with oral health care for children from birth through to adolescence. It includes management of orofacial problems related to medical, behavioural, physical or developmental disabilities. It may include management of adults with special needs.
Specialist paediatric dentistry is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of paediatric dentistry practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Paediatric Dentistry Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Periodontic Specialists, published in New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Periodontic specialists practise in the branch of dentistry that is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases or abnormalities of the supporting tissues of the teeth or their substitutes.
Specialist periodontics is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of periodontology practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Periodontic Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Prosthodontic Specialists, published in New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Prosthodontic specialists practise in the branch of dentistry that is concerned with diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of patients with a range of clinical conditions involving missing or deficient teeth and/or craniofacial tissues, using biocompatible substitutes.
Specialist prosthodontics is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of prosthodontic practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Prosthodontic Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
USA and Canada
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Public Health Dentistry Specialists, published in New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Dental public health (community) specialists practise in the branch of dentistry that is concerned with the science and art of preventing oral disease, promoting oral health and improving the quality of life through the organised efforts of society.
Specialist public health (community) dentistry is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Please Note: Existing specialists may apply to the Dental Council to retain the previous title if they wish.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of public health dentistry practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Public Health Dentistry Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Restorative Dentistry Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, Issue No. 81, page 1927.
Restorative dentistry specialists practise in the branch of dentistry that is concerned with dental procedures in the dentulous or partially edentulous mouth. This may include operative, endodontic, periodontic, orthodontic and prosthetic procedures.
Specialist restorative dentistry is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Please Note: Restorative Dentistry as a scope of practice is no longer available to new registrants. Only those practitioners who were registered in the scope on 18 September 2004 may practice in this scope.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of restorative dentistry practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Restorative Dentistry Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Special Needs Dentistry Specialists, published in New Zealand Gazette, 11 December 2009, Issue No. 184, page 4448.
Special needs dentistry specialists practise in the branch of dentistry that is concerned with the oral health care of people adversely affected by intellectual disability, medical, physical or psychiatric issues.
(NB: Special needs specialists who wish to identify their particular expertise in hospital dentistry can apply to the Dental Council to use the specialist title “Special needs dentistry (hospital)”.)
Specialist special needs dentistry is undertaken by a dental practitioner who possesses additional postgraduate qualifications, training and experience recognised by the Dental Council as appropriate for registration.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dentistry to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of special needs dentistry practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Special Needs Dentistry Specialists, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Dental Hygiene, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 22 December 2011, Issue No. 200, page 5753.
The practice of dental hygiene is the prevention and non-surgical treatment of periodontal diseases through the provision of oral health assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of any disease, disorder or condition of the orofacial complex and associated structures in accordance with this scope of practice and a dental hygienist’s approved education, training, experience and competence.
A dental hygienist guides patients’ personal care to maintain sound oral tissues as an integral part of a patient’s general health.
Dental hygienists practise in a team situation with clinical guidance provided by a practising dentist or dental specialist.33 Some aspects of the scope of practice are provided under direct clinical supervision.34
Dental hygiene practice includes:
Provided under clinical guidance
Provided under the direct clinical supervision of a dentist or dental specialist
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dental hygiene practice to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of dental hygiene practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Dental Hygiene, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
General Dental Council (GDC) accredited dental schools in the UK
USA or Canada
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Dental Therapy, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 17 March 2011, Issue No. 32, page 872.
The practice of dental therapy is the provision of oral health assessment, diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of any disease, disorder or condition of the orofacial complex and associated structures in accordance with this scope of practice, and a dental therapist’s approved education, training, experience and competence. Dental therapy services are provided to children and adolescents up to age 18.
Disease prevention, oral health promotion and maintenance are core activities.
Dental therapists have a consultative working relationship with dentists or dental specialists.37
Dental therapy practice includes:
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dental therapy practice to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of dental therapy practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Dental Therapy, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Adult Care in Dental Therapy, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 25 August 2011, Issue No. 134, page 3843.
The practice of dental therapy on adults is the provision of oral health assessment, treatment, management and prevention services within the general dental therapy scope of practice for adult patients aged 18 years and older. Depending on the dental therapist’s qualifications this is provided in a team situation under direct clinical supervision41 or the clinical guidance42 of a practising dentist or dental specialist. Disease prevention, oral health promotion and maintenance are core activities.
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dental therapy practice to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of adult care in dental therapy practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Adult Care in Dental Therapy, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 25 August 2011, Issue No. 134, page 3843.
Prescribed qualifications for practising under clinical guidance
Prescribed qualifications for practising under direct clinical supervision
For applications received before 19 September 2004
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Oral Health Therapy, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 October 2019, Notice No. 2019-gs4939.
The practice of oral health therapy is the provision of oral health assessment, diagnosis, management, treatment and preventive care for patients in accordance with this scope of practice and an oral health therapist’s approved education, training, experience and competence.
Oral health education, disease prevention and oral health promotion for individuals and communities are core activities, aimed at achieving and maintaining oral health as an integral part of general health.
Oral health therapists practise as part of the dental team and work collaboratively with other oral health practitioners and health practitioners to provide appropriate and comprehensive care to the benefit of patients’ overall health.
Oral health therapists and dentists have a consultative professional relationship. The relationship may be between an oral health therapist and one dentist or dental specialist or an oral health therapist and a number of dentists or dental specialists. The establishment and maintenance of the consultative professional relationship is required for the practice of oral health therapy.
Practitioners within the consultative professional relationship are jointly responsible and accountable for the standard of decisions and care delivered to patients based on professional advice sought and given. Practitioners may wish to jointly develop a document containing agreed processes to support the consultative professional relationship and ensure advice is readily available when needed, however this is not mandatory.
Oral health therapy practice includes:
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical oral health therapy practice to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of oral health therapy practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Oral Health Therapy, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 October 2019, Notice No. 2019-gs4939.
New Zealand
Australia
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Dental Technology, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 12 July 2012, Issue No. 84, page 2296.
The practice of dental technology involves the processes and procedures associated with the design, manufacture and repair of fixed and removable oral and extra-oral appliances and prostheses prescribed by a practising health practitioner46, and carried out in accordance with this scope of practice and a dental technician’s approved education, training, experience and competence.47
Dental Technology practice includes:
Practice in this context goes wider than dental technology practice to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical and technical practice and public safety. Areas of dental technology practice that were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practices to the standard required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Dental Technology, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 4 April 2013, Issue No. 39, page 1199.
New Zealand
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Clinical Dental Technology, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 12 July 2012, Issue No. 84, page 2296.
The practice of clinical dental technology involves the processes and procedures associated with taking impressions, undertaking other non-invasive clinical procedures related to the design, manufacture, repair and fitting of complete or partial removable oral and extra-oral appliances and prostheses, in accordance with this scope of practice and the clinical dental technician’s approved education, training, experience and competence.49
Clinical dental technology practice includes:
in relation to the above activities:
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dental technology practice to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of clinical dental technology practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Clinical Dental Technology, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 20 May 2005, Issue No. 81, page 1927.
New Zealand
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Implant Overdentures, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 12 July 2012, Issue No. 84, page 2296.
The practice of implant overdentures by clinical dental technicians is the processes and procedures associated with taking impressions, undertaking other non-invasive clinical procedures related to the design, manufacture, repair and trial fitting of removable complete and partial implant overdentures, in accordance with this scope of practice and the clinical dental technician’s additional approved education, training, experience and competence.52
The scope for implant overdenture practice includes:
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical dental technology practice to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of implant overdentures practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Implant Overdentures, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 22 December 2005, Issue No. 210, page 5389.
Other
The following replaces the Scope of Practice for Orthodontic Auxiliary Practice, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 17 March 2011, Issue No. 32, page 872.
Orthodontic auxiliary practice is a subset of dental hygiene practice that involves implementing orthodontic treatment plans prepared by a dentist or orthodontists, by performing orthodontic procedures and providing oral health education and advice on the care and maintenance of orthodontic appliances in accordance with this scope of practice an orthodontic auxiliary’s approved education, training, experience and competence.
Orthodontic auxiliaries practise under the direct supervision of a dentist or orthodontist who is present on the premises at which the work is carried out and who is responsible for the patient’s overall clinical care outcomes.54
Orthodontic Auxiliary practice includes:
Practice in this context goes wider than clinical orthodontic auxiliary practice to include teaching, research, and management, given that such roles influence clinical practice and public safety. Areas of orthodontic auxiliary practice which were not included in a practitioner’s training should not be undertaken unless the practitioner has completed appropriate training and practises to the standards required by the Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners.
The following replaces the prescribed qualifications for the Scope of Practice for Orthodontic Auxiliary Practice, published in the New Zealand Gazette, 24 November 2016, Issue No. 108, Notice No. 2016-gs6517.
New Zealand
Other
Dated this 9th day of March 2020.
MARIE WARNER, Chief Executive, Dental Council New Zealand.
1. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
2. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
3. A pass in any of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada Equivalency Examinations after 3 March 2014
4.Administered by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada on behalf of the Dental Council since August 2015
5. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
6. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
7. Entry criteria require completed undergraduate dentistry and medical degrees
8. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
9. WHO World Directory of Medical Schools replaced by Avicenna since August 2008, and the Faimer IMED Directory signed an agreement in March 2012 with WFME's Avicenna Directory to collaborate in single directory - World Directory of Medical Schools
10. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
11. Conferred from 15 March 2012
12. Conferred from 2013
13. WHO World Directory of Medical Schools replaced by Avicenna since August 2008, and the Faimer IMED Directory signed an agreement in March 2012 with WFME's Avicenna Directory to collaborate in single directory - World Directory of Medical Schools
14. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
15. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
16. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
17. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
18. Conferred from 2016
19. Conferred from 2016
20. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
21. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
22. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
23. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
24. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
25. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
26. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
27. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
28. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
29. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
30. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
31. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
32. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
33. Clinical guidance means the professional support and assistance provided to a dental hygienist by a practising dentist or dental specialist as part of the provision of overall integrated care to the patient group. Dental hygienists and dentists or dental specialists normally work from the same premises providing a team approach. Clinical guidance may be provided at a distance but appropriate access must be available to ensure that the dentist or dental specialist is able to provide guidance and advice, when required, and maintain general oversight of the clinical care outcomes of the patient group. Dental hygienists are responsible and accountable for their own clinical practice within their scope of practice but the dentist or dental specialist is responsible and accountable for the clinical guidance provided. Further detail on the working relationship between dental hygienists and dentists is set out in the relevant Dental Council Practice Standard.
34. Direct clinical supervision means the clinical supervision provided to a dental hygienist by a practising dentist or dental specialist when the dentist is present on the premises at the time the dental hygiene work is carried out.
35. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
36. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
37. Further detail on the consultative working relationship between dental therapists and dentists or dental specialists is set out in the relevant Dental Council Practice Standard
38. Dental therapists who have not received training in this area as part of their undergraduate programme can undertake this activity only in accordance with the Dental Council’s Standards Framework for Oral Health Practitioners
39. Before 30 June 2010, and before 17 October 2010 for Western Australia
40. From 1 July 2010 onwards, and 18 October 2010 onwards for Western Australia
41. Direct clinical supervision means the clinical supervision provided to a dental therapist by a practising dentist or dental specialist when the dentist is present on the premises at the time the dental therapy work is carried out
42. Clinical guidance means the professional support and assistance provided to a dental therapist by a practising dentist or dental specialist as part of the provision of overall integrated care to the adult patient group. Dental therapists and dentists/specialists normally work from the same premises providing a team approach. Clinical guidance may be provided at a distance but appropriate access must be available to ensure that the dentist or specialist is able to provide guidance and advice, when required and maintain general oversight of the clinical care outcomes of the adult patient group.
43. Currently no training programmes have been accredited.
44. Qualification obtained since 2009 onwards
45. Qualification obtained since 2008 onwards
46. Appliances and prostheses are prescribed by a practising dentist, dental specialist, clinical dental technician, medical practitioner or other practising health practitioner
47. The working relationship between dental technicians and prescribing health practitioners is set out in the relevant Dental Council Practice Standard
48. Final fitting for dental technicians means ensuring the patient returns to the prescribing dentist /dental specialist as soon as possible on the same day for the refitting of the temporary or permanent restoration.
49. The working relationship between clinical dental technicians and prescribing health practitioners is set out in the relevant Dental Council Practice Standard
50. Final fitting for clinical dental technicians means ensuring the patient is referred back to the prescribing dentist/dental specialist for the subsequent management and ongoing monitoring of that patient’s oral health
51. Practitioners should demonstrate that they have the requisite knowledge and training to undertake extraoral maxillofacial prostheses work in accordance with the Standards Framework.
52. Appliances and prostheses are prescribed by a practising dental specialist or dentist; and they do the final fit of the implant overdenture
53. Final fitting for clinical dental technicians means ensuring the patient is referred back to the prescribing dentist/dental specialist for the subsequent management and ongoing monitoring of that patient’s oral health.
54. Further detail on the working relationship between orthodontic auxiliaries and dentists/orthodontists will be set out in the relevant Dental Council Practice Standard
55. The Dental Council approved this prescribed qualification on 15 February 2010
56. The Dental Council approved this prescribed qualification on 10 July 2006