Consultation on proposed recognition of Ireland Dental Council accredited dentistry programmes
The Dental Council is proposing to gazette the Dental Council of Ireland accredited dentistry programmes as prescribed qualifications for the New Zealand general dental practice scope of practice.
A reciprocal agreement between Dental Council (NZ) and Dental Council of Ireland to accept accredited dentistry programmes, confirm that the jurisdictions recognise the accreditation standards and policies, scopes of practice and competencies as being substantially equivalent to its own.
This recognition will support graduates from these accredited programmes with easier and streamlined registration pathways.
The consultation document details the proposal.
Have your say
Please provide your feedback by responding to the following consultation question:
Do you agree/disagree with the proposed addition of Dental Council of Ireland accredited dentistry programmes as prescribed qualifications for the New Zealand general dental practice scope of practice?
Submissions must reach us by 31 May 2023.
You can submit your responses to consultations@dcnz.org.nz.
Submissions received will be published on our website and will record the submitter’s name and profession (for registered oral health practitioners). All other contact details will be removed. We will not publish any submissions containing derogatory or inflammatory content.
As this is a public consultation process, "In confidence" information will only be accepted under special circumstances. Please contact us before submitting material in confidence.