Restoration of names to the Register of dental technicians

Dental Technicians previously registered in New South Wales, and whose names were removed from the Register for non-payment of the annual roll fee, may apply for restoration of their names to the Register.

Applicants may apply for restoration under the Dental Technicians Registration Act 1975, or the Mutual Recognition Act 1992, or the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997. Applicants who are not registered in another State or Territory of Australia, or New Zealand, should apply under the Dental Technicians Registration Act. Applicants who are registered in another State or Territory of Australia, or New Zealand should apply under mutual recognition.

Restoration of names under the Dental Technicians Registration Act 1975

The names of persons previously registered under section 15(1)(b) of the Act are not entitled to be restored if they were removed from the Register for more than five years.

The application form is available from the Secretary of the Board,or it can be downloaded from this page. The documentary requirements, which must accompany the application form, are outlined in the form, and a checklist is appended to assist applicants in complying with the Board's requirements.

Applications will be referred to the next scheduled meeting of the Board following receipt for consideration. The Board normally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Restoration of names under mutual recognition

Under the provisions of the Mutual Recognition Act 1992 and Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 a person who has a current authority to practice as a dental technician in another jurisdiction of Australia, or New Zealand, is entitled to be registered to practice technical work in New South Wales. Mutual Recognition provides an additional and alternative avenue to the Dental Technicians Registration Act 1975 for obtaining registration.

The application form is available from the Secretary of the Board, and can be downloaded from this page. The documentary requirements, which must accompany the application form, are outlined in the form, and a checklist is appended to assist applicants in complying with the Board's requirements.

Upon lodgement of a completed application "deemed" registration is granted. Deemed registration entitles the applicant to practise technical work in New South Wales in accordance with the Dental Technicians Registration Act. Applicants will receive a certificate of "deemed registration" indicating the duration of and any conditions that apply to their practice. Deemed registration continues until substantive registration is granted, or, until it is cancelled or refused by the Board. Deemed registrants must be notified of such decisions within one calendar month from the deemed registration date. The Board's decision is subject to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Deemed registration automatically leads to substantive registration within one month of the grant of deemed registration if a written notice to the contrary has not been issued within this month by the Board. Substantive registration may be postponed or refused in cases where, for example, statements made in the application/notice are found to be materially false or misleading. Applicants granted substantive registration will be issued with a certificate of registration and in due course, with an annual renewal notice.

Application form

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