Article 28 Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”

In section 53(1) (interpretation)^f1, insert in the appropriate place—

• ““the necessary knowledge of English”—

  1. (a)

     in relation to a person registered, or applying to be registered, in the dentists register, means a knowledge of English which, in the interests of the person and the person’s patients, is necessary for the practice of dentistry in the United Kingdom;

  2. (b)

     in relation to a person registered, or applying to be registered, in the dental care professionals register, means a knowledge of English which, in the interests of the person and the person’s patients, is necessary for the practice of a profession complementary to dentistry in the United Kingdom;”.