Dental Act 2018 · Updated to 26 Jun 2018 · Chapter 4
43. Practising as dental therapist
Feedback & supportA dental therapist in the private sector shall practise dentistry only under the direct supervision of a dental surgeon.
dental surgeon
“dental surgeon” means— (a) a dental surgeon registered in Division I of the Dental Register under the Dental Act 1971; or (b) a person registered as a dental surgeon under section 31 and for the purposes of Part IV, Part V and Part VI includes any person who is deemed to be registered as a dental surgeon under subsection 40(6);
For the purposes of this section, “direct supervision” means a dental surgeon shall be present at all times in the healthcare facility when the dental therapist carries out any treatment according to the treatment plan approved by a dental surgeon.
healthcare facility
“healthcare facility” means any premises in which members of the public receive healthcare services;
A dental therapist who practises dentistry in the private sector shall carry out the procedures listed in the Fifth Schedule only.
A post-basic dental therapist who practises dentistry in the private sector shall carry out only the procedures listed in the
Fifth Schedule and the Sixth Schedule in relation to the discipline for which he is qualified.
A dental therapist who practises dentistry in the public sector shall carry out dental procedures only under the supervision of a dental surgeon in the public sector.