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Dental FAQ - Scope of practice registration standard
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From 31 October 2014
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Dental FAQ - Scope of practice registration standard v1
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(127 KB,DOCX)
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Changes from scope of practice registration standard which commenced 1 July 2010 to revised standard effective 30 June 2014
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1 February 2022
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1 July 2022
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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)
The use of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers by dentists
Guidance for registered dental practitioners: Using and supplying teeth whitening products
Maintaining your patient health records
(195.8 KB, PDF)
Word version
(85 KB, DOCX)
Fact sheet: Supervised practice framework - transition arrangements
Guidance for registered dental practitioners: Infection prevention and control
(229 KB,PDF),
Word version
(133 KB,DOCX)
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