New Zealand Gazette – 2005 – No. 81

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✨ Dental Therapy Practice Scopes



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NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 81
20 MAY 2005

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health), Auckland University of Technology and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy practice.

Scope for Stainless Steel Crowns in Dental Therapy Practice

Preparing teeth for, and placing stainless steel crowns on primary teeth.

Prescribed Qualifications

  • Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy practice; approved experience in the provision of dental therapy services within the scope of dental therapy practice; and evidence of successful completion of the University of Otago or AUT training module in stainless steel crowns; or

  • Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy practice and evidence of successful completion of the University of Otago or AUT training module in stainless steel crowns; or

  • Diploma in Dental Therapy, University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy practice; or

  • Bachelor of Health Sciences (Endorsement in Dental Therapy), University of Otago and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy practice; or

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health), Auckland University of Technology and registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy practice.

Scope for Adult Care in Dental Therapy Practice

Providing care to adult patients within the general dental therapy scope of practice (and/or any additional scope) in a team situation with clinical guidance(^3) provided by a practising dentist/s.

Prescribed Qualifications

  • Certificate in Dental Therapy (issued by the Department of Health or a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy practice and a DCNZ accredited qualification in adult dental therapy practice(^4); or

  • Diploma in Dental Therapy (issued by a New Zealand educational institution); registration in the Scope of General Dental Therapy practice and a DCNZ accredited qualification in adult dental therapy practice(^4);

(^3) Clinical guidance means the professional support and assistance provided to a dental therapist by a practising dentist or dental specialist as part of the provision of overall integrated care to the adult patient group. Dental therapists and dentists/specialists normally work from the same premises providing a team approach. Clinical guidance may be provided at a distance but appropriate access must be available to ensure that the dentist or specialist is able to provide guidance and advice, when required and maintain general oversight of the clinical care outcomes of the adult patient group.

(^4) Currently no training programmes have been accredited.



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🏥 Scope for Stainless Steel Crowns in Dental Therapy Practice

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Stainless Steel Crowns, Dental Therapy, Qualifications, Training Modules

🏥 Scope for Adult Care in Dental Therapy Practice

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Adult Care, Dental Therapy, Clinical Guidance, Qualifications