22.—(1) Prior to the coming into force of the first regulations under section 36A(2) of the Dentists Act M1 (professions complementary to dentistry)—
(a)a dental hygienist; or
(b)a dental therapist
may perform dental services under the contract provided he is enrolled in the appropriate register established in accordance with the Dental Auxiliaries Regulations 1986 M2.
(2) Upon the coming into force of the first regulations under section 36A(2) of the Dentists Act—
(a)a dental hygienist;
(b)a dental therapist; or
(c)a professional or member of a class as specified in regulations made under section 36A(2) of the Dentists Act,
may perform dental services under the contract provided—
(i)he is a dental care professional; and
(ii)his registration in the dental care professional register established under section 36B M3 of the Dentists Act is not subject to a suspension.
Marginal Citations
M1Section 36A was prospectively inserted into the Dentists Act by article 29 of the Dentists Act Order.
M2S.I. 1986/887; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 199/3460 and 2002/1671.
M3Section 36B was prospectively inserted into the Dentists Act by article 29 of the Dentists Act Order.