55. Preliminary Investigation Committee

(1)

There shall be a Preliminary Investigation Committee to investigate any complaint or information against a practitioner or any disciplinary matter that may be inquired into by the Council.

(2)

The Preliminary Investigation Committee shall consist of the following seven members who shall be appointed by the

President:

(a)

where the case involves only a dental practitioner—

(i)

six dental surgeons, each of whom shall be a dental surgeon of not less than ten years’ experience;

and

(ii)

one lay person; or

(b)

where the case involves a dental practitioner and a dental therapist—

(i)

five dental surgeons, each of whom shall be a dental surgeon of not less than ten years’

experience;

(ii)

one dental therapist; and

(iii)

one lay person.

(3)

The Preliminary Investigation Committee shall determine whether or not there shall be an inquiry based on its investigation and shall recommend its findings to the Council.

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