# The Health Care and Associated Professions (Knowledge of English) Order 2015, Article 28: Interpretation: “the necessary knowledge of English”


In section 53(1) (interpretation), insert in the appropriate place—
““the necessary knowledge of English”—
(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;
(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;”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2015/9780111130070/article/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-health-care-and-associated-professions-knowledge-of-english-order-2015/article-28
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