50. Carrying out dental procedures

A person who is pursuing a course of study in dentistry, either as a dental practitioner or a dental therapist, in any local training institution may carry out, in pursuance of such course of study, any dental investigation, dental examination or dental treatment of patients in any hospital, clinic, health centre, or other institution which is approved by the Director General for the purpose of this section, provided that the investigation, examination or treatment is carried out by a person under the control and supervision of a dental surgeon who holds a valid practising certificate.

For the purpose of subsection (1), a person who is pursuing a course of study as a dental therapist shall only carry out the dental investigation, dental examination or dental treatment of patients as listed in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule.

A person may carry out dental procedures falling within the meaning of the practice of dentistry, if that person is employed in the public service for that purpose and the dental procedures are carried out in the course of that person’s employment and under the supervision of a dental specialist in the public service.

A person who has been granted an approval in writing to sit for the Professional Qualifying Examination, may carry out dental procedures, provided such procedures are carried out—