Paragraph 19 Amendments to the Dentists Act 1984I1

in subsection (1), omit the “and” following paragraph (a);

in subsection (1)(c), for “overseas diplomas)).” substitute “overseas diplomas)); and”;

after subsection (1)(c), insert—

“(d)

any person who—

(i)

holds a specified state qualification in dentistry that is not a relevant European diploma, and

(ii)

has met the requirement specified in relation to that person under section 15ZA.”;

after subsection (1A), insert—

“(1B)

Subsection (1)(c)(ii) does not apply to a person who is entitled to be registered under subsection (1)(d).”;

in subsection (2ZA), in paragraph (b)(ii), omit “(within the meaning given by section 12A(2))”;

before subsection (3), insert—

“(2B)

The Council may determine that a specified state qualification in dentistry does not meet the standard in subsection (2ZA)(b)(ii) only where one or more of Conditions 1 to 3 are met.

(2C)

Condition 1 is met where there exists a substantial difference between the level of knowledge and skill demonstrated by the specified state qualification and the level of knowledge and skill demonstrated by a UK diploma in dentistry.

(2D)

Condition 2 is met where the professional activities to which a UK diploma in dentistry relates include one or more professional activities that cover substantially different matters from those covered by the specified state qualification.

(2E)

Condition 3 is met where requiring an applicant to take an aptitude test or to complete an adaptation period, or to do both, would amount to requiring the applicant to acquire a UK diploma in dentistry.”;

at the end, insert—

“(8)

In this section—

• “adaptation period” means a period of practice, subject to an assessment and, where necessary, accompanied by further training, which is supervised by a registered dentist;

• “aptitude test” means an assessment with the aim of determining whether a person has the requisite knowledge and skill;

• “UK diploma in dentistry” has the meaning given by section 12A(2).”.