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Caution to Dental Therapists in private practice

The Professional Board of Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene has noticed that some of the Dental Therapists in private practice are referring themselves as Dental Practitioners. The Board advises those who use the above title to refrain from doing so as it is not permissible and is misleading the public. The correct title to be used is “Dental Therapist’, as there is no provision in the Health Professions Act for the term Dental Practitioner. The Board also emphasises that one of its mandate is to Protect the Public and Guide the Professions. According to the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act 56 of 1974) Dental Therapy means the profession of a person registered as a Dental Therapist in terms of the Act.

Last Updated on 7 August 2015 by HPCSA Corporate Affairs