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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
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Renewal FAQ for dental practitioners
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English language skills registration standard FAQ
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FAQ on Conscious Sedation
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FAQ - Continuing Professional Development
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November 2019
FAQ - Recency of Practice
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(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 - Advertising guidelines
Web page
22 November 2017
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
Page reviewed 17/12/2019