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Important notice for all dental professionals, employers, education facilities and the general public With the commencement of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme on 1 July 2010, the Dental Council of New South Wales was established and the Dental Registration Board of New South Wales ceased to operate. Further information on the New South Wales Regulatory Framework can be found on the Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) website: www.dentalcouncil.nsw.gov.au Registration Matters From 1 July 2010 all registrations and renewals are overseen by the new Dental Board of
Australia. Dental must approach the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in relation to all
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Regulation Matters In NSW, complaints and notifications about the health, professional performance or conduct of
dental professionals are dealt with under NSW legislation and are overseen by the Dental Council of New South Wales.
The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) continues to have an integral role in complaints management as the independent
investigator and prosecutor of complaints. The Dental Council and the HCCC continue to consult on the management of
complaints. Further information about the regulation of the profession is available from: |
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Notification or Complaint Matters Notifications or complaints about a dentist or dental auxiliary may be made to any of the following: |
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Last Updated: August 2010 |