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Part II Dental EducationPrevious MatchNext Match
Degrees and licences in dentistryPrevious MatchNext Match
3. Power of medical authorities to hold examinations and grant licences in dentistry.Previous MatchNext Match
4. Conduct of examinations for degrees and licences.Previous MatchNext Match
5. Holding of examinations and grant of licences by Royal College of Surgeons of England.Previous MatchNext Match
6. Requirements in relation to admission of candidates to examinations and grant of degrees and licences.Previous MatchNext Match
7. Effect of grant of degree or licence in dentistry.Previous MatchNext Match
Supervision of dental educationPrevious MatchNext Match
8. Information to be furnished by dental authorities.Previous MatchNext Match
9. Supervision of instruction given by dental schools and post-graduate institutions.Previous MatchNext Match
11. Remedy where qualifying courses of study or examinations are inadequate.Previous MatchNext Match
12. Candidates not to be required to adopt or reject particular theories of dentistry.Previous MatchNext Match
12A.Degrees and licences in dentistryPrevious MatchNext Match
Part III The Dental ProfessionPrevious MatchNext Match
RegistrationPrevious MatchNext Match
14.The dentists register and the registrarPrevious MatchNext Match
15.Qualification for registration in the dentists register.Previous MatchNext Match
15ZA.Section 15: further provision relating to specified state professionalsPrevious MatchNext Match
15A.Supplementary provisions as to the necessary knowledge of EnglishPrevious MatchNext Match
16.Supplementary provisions as to registration of holders of overseas diplomas.Previous MatchNext Match
16A.Requisite knowledge and skill: holders of overseas diplomasPrevious MatchNext Match
16B.Requisite knowledge and skill: recognition of overseas diplomasPrevious MatchNext Match
Procedure for registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
19.Regulations with respect to the register.Previous MatchNext Match
20. Selection of proper abbreviations of overseas diplomas.Previous MatchNext Match
21. Notification of reasons for refusal of application for registration etc.Previous MatchNext Match
21A.Notification of results of applicationPrevious MatchNext Match
Erasures and alterations in the registerPrevious MatchNext Match
Professional conduct and fitness to practisePrevious MatchNext Match
26C.Information for specified state professionalsPrevious MatchNext Match
27AA.Delegation of the Investigating Committee’s functions under section 27APrevious MatchNext Match
27AB.Review of determination under section 27A(1)Previous MatchNext Match
28.Restoration of names to the register following erasure under section 27BPrevious MatchNext Match
29A.Taking effect of directions for erasure, suspension, conditional registration etc.Previous MatchNext Match
30.Orders for immediate suspension and immediate conditional registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
31.Special provisions where directions replace, or extend periods under, previous directions.Previous MatchNext Match
Supplementary provisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
33.Supplementary provisions relating to fitness to practise casesPrevious MatchNext Match
33A.Recording of suspension or conditional registration etc.Previous MatchNext Match
33B.The Council’s power to require disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match
33C.Notification and disclosure by the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match
34. Restoration of name erased under s. 27.Previous MatchNext Match
Professional training and development requirementsPrevious MatchNext Match
Effect of disqualification in a relevant European StatePrevious MatchNext Match
Visiting dentists from relevant European States Previous MatchNext Match
The Directive: designation of competent authority etc.Previous MatchNext Match
PART 3A Professions Complementary to DentistryPrevious MatchNext Match
Education and registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
36B.The dental care professionals registerPrevious MatchNext Match
36CA.Supplementary provisions as to necessary knowledge of EnglishPrevious MatchNext Match
36CB.Requisite knowledge and skill: holders of relevant qualificationsPrevious MatchNext Match
36CC.Requisite knowledge and skill: recognition of relevant qualificationsPrevious MatchNext Match
36D.Education and training for members of professions complementary to dentistryPrevious MatchNext Match
Publication of the dental care professionals registerPrevious MatchNext Match
Erasures and alterations in the dental care professionals registerPrevious MatchNext Match
Professional conduct and fitness to practisePrevious MatchNext Match
36MA.Information for specified state professionalsPrevious MatchNext Match
36OA.Delegation of the Investigating Committee’s functions under section 36OPrevious MatchNext Match
36OB.Review of determination under section 36O(1)Previous MatchNext Match
36R.Restoration of names to the dental care professionals register following erasure under section 36PPrevious MatchNext Match
36T.Taking effect of directions for erasure, suspension, conditional registration etc.Previous MatchNext Match
36U.Orders for immediate suspension and immediate conditional registrationPrevious MatchNext Match
36X.Recording of suspension or conditional registration etc.Previous MatchNext Match
36Y.The Council’s power to require disclosure of informationPrevious MatchNext Match
36Z.Notification and disclosure by the CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match
Professional training and development requirementsPrevious MatchNext Match
Visiting dental care professionals from relevant European StatesPrevious MatchNext Match
Part IV Restrictions on Practice of Dentistry and on Carrying on Business of DentistryPrevious MatchNext Match
Restrictions on carrying on the business of dentistryPrevious MatchNext Match
40. Definition of business of dentistry.Previous MatchNext Match
43A.Provision of information and payment of fees by bodies corporatePrevious MatchNext Match
43B.Financial penalties in relation to bodies corporatePrevious MatchNext Match
44.Further financial penalties on bodies corporatePrevious MatchNext Match
44A.Supplementary provisions relating to financial penalties under sections 43B and 44Previous MatchNext Match
44B.Appeals relating to financial penaltiesPrevious MatchNext Match
Part VI Miscellaneous and SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match
SupplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match
50. Evidence etc. in certain proceedings under this Act.Previous MatchNext Match
50D.Rules: consultation requirementsPrevious MatchNext Match
51. Exercise of powers conferred on Privy Council.Previous MatchNext Match
52. Regulations and other documents.Previous MatchNext Match
54. Consequential amendments, repeals and revocations.Previous MatchNext Match
55. Commencement, transitional provisions and savings.Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match
The Council and Committees of the Council: Supplementary ProvisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
Part I The CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match
Matters for the order of the Privy Council under section 1(2A)Previous MatchNext Match
Members who are registered dentists or registered dental care professionalsPrevious MatchNext Match
General powers of CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match
6.(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Part of...Previous MatchNext Match
7.(1) Subject to section 43B(13) and section 44(12), the Council...Previous MatchNext Match
8.(1) The Council may make rules— (a) . . ....Previous MatchNext Match
8A.(1) Subject to any provision made by this Act or...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match
European Dental QualificationsPrevious MatchNext Match
Part I Appropriate European DiplomasPrevious MatchNext Match
1.(1) In this Schedule— “medical qualification” means a diploma, certificate...Previous MatchNext Match
2.Subject to paragraph 3 below, a diploma in dentistry granted...Previous MatchNext Match
3.A diploma listed in Annex V, point 5.3.2 of the...Previous MatchNext Match
3A.A diploma granted in a relevant European State on or...Previous MatchNext Match
4.A diploma granted in a relevant European State before the...Previous MatchNext Match
5.A medical qualification awarded in Austria, Italy, Romania or Spain...Previous MatchNext Match
6A.(1) A medical qualification awarded in Italy to a person...Previous MatchNext Match
6B.A medical qualification as a doctor awarded in Spain to...Previous MatchNext Match
7.A diploma in dentistry which is evidence of training commenced...Previous MatchNext Match
8.(1) A diploma in dentistry which— (a) is evidence of...Previous MatchNext Match
9.A medical qualification awarded in the Czech Republic or in...Previous MatchNext Match
10.A medical qualification awarded in Slovakia or in the former...Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 2APrevious MatchNext Match
Registration appeals: dentists registerPrevious MatchNext Match
1.In this Schedule— “appealable registration decision” shall be construed in...Previous MatchNext Match
2.(1) The following decisions are appealable registration decisions for the...Previous MatchNext Match
3.Notification of appealable registration decisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
4.Appeals from an appealable registration decisionPrevious MatchNext Match
6.Appeals from the Registration Appeals CommitteePrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match
Proceedings before the Investigating Committee, the Interim Orders Committee and Practice Committees: dentistsPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 3APrevious MatchNext Match
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CASESPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match
VISITING DENTISTS FROM RELEVANT EUROPEAN STATESPrevious MatchNext Match
2.In this Schedule— (a) a “visiting practitioner” means an exempt...Previous MatchNext Match
3.Registration in respect of provision of occasional dental servicesPrevious MatchNext Match
4.Entitlement to provide occasional dental services: first yearPrevious MatchNext Match
5.First provision of services: required documentsPrevious MatchNext Match
6.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (4), the evidence referred to in...Previous MatchNext Match
7.Entitlement to provide occasional dental services after first year: renewalsPrevious MatchNext Match
8.Duration of entitlement to provide occasional dental servicesPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 4ZAPrevious MatchNext Match
DIRECTIVE 2005/36: FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL UNDER SECTION 36ZA(3)Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 4APrevious MatchNext Match
Registration appeals: dental care professionals registerPrevious MatchNext Match
1.In this Schedule— “appealable registration decision” shall be construed in...Previous MatchNext Match
2.(1) The following decisions are appealable registration decisions for the...Previous MatchNext Match
3.Notification of appealable registration decisionsPrevious MatchNext Match
4.Appeals from an appealable registration decisionPrevious MatchNext Match
6.Appeals from the Registration Appeals CommitteePrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 4BPrevious MatchNext Match
Proceedings before the Investigating Committee, the Interim Orders Committee and Practice Committees: dental care professionalsPrevious MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match
Consequential AmendmentsPrevious MatchNext Match
Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (S.I.1972/1265 (N.I.14))Previous MatchNext Match
Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 (c. 34)Previous MatchNext Match
National Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49)Previous MatchNext Match
National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 29)Previous MatchNext Match
SCHEDULE 7Previous MatchNext Match
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