SCHEDULE 1Amendments to the Dentists Act 1984

Consequential amendments

5.

(1)

In section 50C(2)8 (rules), at the appropriate places in the list, insert each of the following—

  • “section 16A(1) (requisite knowledge and skill: holders of overseas diplomas);”;

  • “section 16B(3) (requisite knowledge and skill: recognition of overseas diplomas);”;

  • “section 36CB(1) (requisite knowledge and skill: holders of relevant qualifications);”;

  • “section 36CC(3) (requisite knowledge and skill: recognition of relevant qualifications);”.

(2)

In section 50D(1)9 (rules: consultation requirements), after “under” insert “section 16A(1), 16B(3), 36CB(1) or 36CC(3) or”.

(3)

In section 53(1)10 (interpretation)—

(a)

at the appropriate place insert—

““overseas diploma” has the meaning given by section 15(2) above;”;

(b)

omit the definition of “recognised overseas diploma”.