Dental Board of Australia
Health
Members of the Dental Board of Australia are appointed by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council.
The functions of the Dental Board of Australia include:
- registering dentists, students, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, oral health therapists and dental prosthetists;
- developing standards, codes and guidelines for the dental profession;
- handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings;
- assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia; and
- approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.
Further information
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Type of Body
K. National Law Bodies
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act as in force in each State and Territory
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Classification
C. Other
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Creation Date
2 July 2009
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