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Revised version:
Dental FAQ - Scope of practice registration standard
PDF
(254 KB)
Word version
(132 KB,DOCX)
From 31 October 2014
Retired version:
Dental FAQ - Scope of practice registration standard v1
PDF
(327KB)
Word version
(127 KB,DOCX)
To 30 October 2014
Retired version:
Changes from scope of practice registration standard which commenced 1 July 2010 to revised standard effective 30 June 2014
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(337KB)
Word version
(119 KB,DOCX)
To 30 October 2014
AHPRA FAQ
Web page
Renewal FAQ for dental practitioners
Web page
English language skills registration standard FAQ
Web page
FAQ on Conscious Sedation
Web page
FAQ - Continuing Professional Development
PDF
(146 KB)
Word version
(360 KB,DOCX)
November 2019
FAQ - Recency of Practice
PDF
(52.9 KB)
Word version
(363 KB,DOCX)
9 December 2015
FAQ - Specialist registration
Web page
22 March 2016
FAQ - Dental hygienist, dental therapist and oral health therapist
Web page
4 January 2017
FAQ - Guidelines for advertising a regulated health service
Web page
14 December 2020
Fact Sheets
When it is necessary to be Registered as a Dental Practitioner?
(442 KB,PDF)
Obligations of dental practitioners regarding use of title
(289 KB,PDF)
Infection control obligations under the National Law
The use of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers by dentists
The use of teeth whitening products by dental practitioners (under review)
Maintaining your patient health records
(172 KB, PDF)
Word version
(85 KB, DOCX)
Page reviewed 19/03/2021