|
|
 |
Registration as an Orthodontic Auxiliary
Prescribed qualifications
The Dental Council has prescribed two pathways for registration as an orthodontic auxiliary:
- Certificate of Orthodontic Assisting, Academy of Orthodontic Assisting; and possession of a dental therapy,
dental hygiene or dentistry qualification and approved experience in the
provision of orthodontic auxiliary services under the direction and supervision of a dentist or dental specialist who can attest
to competency.
- Please refer to the Trapezio website for information on the Certificate of Orthodontic Assisting www.trapezio.com
- New Zealand Association of Orthodontists, Orthodontic Auxiliary Training Programme: Certificate of Orthodontic Assisting.
- Please contact the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists for information on the New Zealand Association of Orthodontists,
Orthodontic Auxiliary Training Programme: Certificate of Orthodontic Assisting www.orthodontists.org.nz/contact.asp
Undertaking supervised orthodontic assisting duties whilst completing a prescribed training programme
Under the provisions of the Act, unregistered persons are permitted to practise orthodontic auxiliary duties (as set out in the scope
of orthodontic auxiliary practice) only if they are engaged in a course of training or instruction which has been
prescribed for registration purposes. This means that prospective orthodontic auxiliary applicants can undertake
supervised orthodontic auxiliary duties whilst completing a prescribed training programme, prior to applying for
registration as an orthodontic auxiliary.
The supervised orthodontic auxiliary duties must overseen by a registered dentist or dental specialist who holds a
current Annual Practising Certificate. The supervising dentist/dental specialist must:
- be onsite at all times to advise, guide, monitor, participate or intervene in all procedures undertaken by the applicant; and
- ensure that patients are aware that the person providing the orthodontic auxiliary care is under training and ensure the
patient consents to this. Please refer to form OA002 - Consent for aspects of orthodontic
care to be provided by a trainee under supervision.
In the event the supervising dentist or dental specialist has concerns about an applicant's competence to practise orthodontic
auxiliary duties at any time before or during the supervision, the supervisor must inform the Council and also take action in relation
to the supervisee's continued training.
Applicants seeking approval to undertake supervised orthodontic auxiliary duties whilst undertaking a prescribed qualification must:
- complete and submit form OA001 to the Dental Council, along with the accompanying
documentation and application fee.
Applicants must not engage in clinical orthodontic auxiliary procedures until the Council has advised that the
applicant may proceed to practise orthodontic auxiliary duties while engaged in the prescribed training course.
The Council's decision will normally be advised within one week of applicants submitting a complete application.
Registration
Upon completion of a prescribed orthodontic auxiliary programme applicants are
invited to apply to the Dental Council for registration. To do so, please complete REG001
and return this completed application together with the necessary documentation and fees to the Dental
Council.
|
|
|
