Dentist Act of India, DCI & IDA

DENTIST ACT, DCI & IDA

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2. The dentist act of India, dci & dental associations DR JJ 6

3. THE DENTIST ACT OF INDIA Dentist Act is passed by the Indian Parliament in close association with All India Dental Association on the 29 th March 1948. The Dentist Act, 1948 is an act to regulate the profession of dentistry. The act contains five chapters and their sub-sections. INTRODUCTION

4. HISTORY Helps to form the Bengal Dentists Act, 1939 - first dental governmental regulation in India. and it became the model for the Indian Dental Act passed in 1948. Those who fail to read History, are destined to suffer the repetition of its Mistakes !! Dentist act of India

5. CHAPTERS OF THE DENTIST ACT OF INDIA 1948 Chapter 1 : Introduction. Chapter 2 : Dental Council of India. Chapter 3 : State Dental Councils. Chapter 4 : Registration. Chapter 5 : Miscellaneous.

6. CHAPTER 1 : Introduction . Short title and extent : This act may be called the Dentist Act,1948 . It extends to the whole of India .

7. CHAPTER 1 : Introduction . Interpretation of the Act: “The Council” means The Dental Council Of India. “Dental Hygienist” means a person not being a dentist or a medical practitioner , who scales, cleans or polishes the teeth or gives instruction in dental hygiene. “Dental Mechanic” means a person who makes or repairs denture and denture appliances.

8. CHAPTER 1 : Introduction . Interpretation of the Act: “Dentist” is a person who practices dentistry. “Dentistry” includes The performance of any operation on, and the treatment of any disease, deficiency or lesion of the human teeth or jaws and the performance of radiographic work in connection with human teeth or jaws or the oral cavity.

9. CHAPTER 1 : Introduction . The giving of any anesthetic in connection with and such operation or treatment. The mechanical construction or the renewal of artificial dentures or restorative dental appliances. The performance of any operation on, or the giving of any treatment , advice or attendance to any person for the purpose of or in connection with the fitting , inserting, fixing, constructing, repair or renewing of artificial dentures or restorative dental appliance and the performance of any such operation and the giving of any such treatment , advice or attendance as is usually performed or give by dentists.

10. CHAPTER 1 : Introduction . Medical practitioner means a person who holds a qualification granted by an authority specified or notified under section 3 of the Indian Medical Degrees Act 1916. Prescribed means prescribed by rules or regulations made under this act. State council means a state Dental Council constituted under section 21.

11. CHAPTER 1 : Introduction . Register means a register maintained under this act. Recognized Dental Qualification means any of the qualification recognized by the council. Registered Dentist means the person whose name is for the time being registered in a register of Dentists.

12. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Constitution and Composition. Mode Of Elections. President and Vice-President. The Executive Committee. Recognition of Dental Qualifications. Qualification of Dental Hygienists. Qualification of Dental Mechanics. Withdrawal of Recognition. Mode of Declarations Professional Conduct. The Indian Register.

13. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Constitution and composition of the council: The Central Government shall constitute a council consisting of the following members One registered dentist possessing a recognized dental qualification elected by the dentists registered in part A of each state register. One member elected from amongst themselves by the members of the Medical Council Of India Not more than 4 members elected from among themselves by ;

14. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Principals, Deans, Directors and Vice- Principals of Dental colleges in the states training students for recognized dental qualifications, provided that not more than one member shall be elected from the same dental college. One member from each university established by law in the states which grants a recognized dental qualification, to be elected by the members of the Senate of the University.

15. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Constitution and composition of the council: One member to represent each state nominated by the government of each such state from among persons registered either in a medical or dental register of the state. Six members nominated by the Central Government , of whom at least one shall be a registered dentist possessing a recognized qualification and practicing or holding an appointment in an institution for the training of dentists, and at least two shall be dentists registered in Part B of a state register. The Director General of Health Services.

16. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Incorporation Of Council: The council shall be a body corporate by the name of the Dental Council of India having perpetual succession and a common seal. Mode Of Elections: Elections shall be conducted in the prescribed manner and where any dispute arises regarding any such election , it shall be referred to the central government whose decision shall be final.

17. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . President and vice president of the council: The President and Vice President of the council shall be elected by the members from among themselves. An elected President or Vice President shall hold office for a term not exceeding five years and not extending beyond the expiry of his term as member of the council , but subject to his being as a member of the council , he shall be eligible for re-election.

18. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . The Executive Committee: The Council shall constitute from among its members, an Executive Committee or other committees necessary for carrying out its functions under this act. The Executive C ommittee shall consist of the President and the Vice P resident ex-official and the Director G eneral of Health S ervices ex-official and five other members elected by the council. The President and the Vice president of the council shall be Chairman and Vice chairman respectively, of the Executive Committee.

19. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . The Executive Committee: A member of the Executive Committee shall hold office until the expiry of his term of office as member of the council and subject to his being a member of the council, he shall be eligible for election. In addition to the powers and duties conferred and imposed on it by this Act, the Executive Committee shall exercise and discharge such powers and duties as may be prescribed .

20. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . *www.dciindia.org

21. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Recognition of Dental Qualification: The dental qualifications granted by any authority or institution in India, which are included in Part I of the schedule shall be recognized dental qualifications for the purpose of this act. Any authority or institution in India which grants a dental qualification not included in Part I of the schedule may apply to the central government to have such qualification recognized and included in that part and the Central Government , after consulting with the council, may, by notification in the official gazette amend Part I of the schedule for declaration of the recognition to the institution.

22. Recognition of Dental Qualifications (3) (a) The dental qualifications, granted by any authority or institution outside India, which are included in Part II of the Schedule shall be recognised dental qualifications only for the purposes of the registration of citizens of India when the register is first prepared under this Act.

23. Recognition of Dental Qualifications b) Where any dental qualification granted by any authority or institution outside India, and held by a citizen of India, is recognised for the purpose of the register when it is first prepared, after the commencement of the Dentists (Amendment) Act, 1972, the Central Government may, after consultation with the Council, by notification in the Official Gazette, amend Part II of the Schedule so as to include therein the dental qualification so recognised .

24. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . The central Government may, after consultation with the council, amend the schedule by directing that an entry be made therein in respect of any dental qualification only when granted before a specified date.

25. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Qualification Of Dental Hygienists: Any authority in a state which grants a qualification for dental hygienists may apply to the council to have such qualifications recognized and the council may, after consulting the government and the state council in which authority of making the application is situated, declare that such qualification when granted after a specified date, shall be a recognized dental hygiene qualification for the purpose of this act.

26. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Qualifications Of Dental Mechanics: The Council may prescribe the period and nature of an apprenticeship or training which shall be undergone and the other conditions which shall be satisfied by a person before he is entitled to be registered under this act as a dental mechanic.

27. Effect of Recognition Any recognized dental or dental hygiene qualification shall be a sufficient qualification for enrolment in the appropriate register of any State. No person shall be entitled to be enrolled in any register as a dentist or dental hygienist unless he holds a recognized dental or dental hygiene qualification or as a dental mechanic unless he has undergone training which satisfies the prescribed requirements.

28. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Withdrawal Of Recognition: When upon report by the Executive Committee it appears to the council A) that the courses of study and training or the examinations to be undergone , the conditions of admission to such courses , the standards of proficiency required from the candidates etc are not in confirmation with regulations made under this act or fall short of the standards required thereby. When an institution does not satisfy the requirements of the council in the matter of staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities.

29. O n receipt of the explanation or on the expiry of the fixed period, the state government shall, after consulting the state council, forward, its recommendations to the council. The council may declare that any recognized dental hygiene qualification granted outside the states shall be recognized as such only if granted before a specified date.

30. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . Mode Of Declaration: All declarations shall be made by a resolution passed at the meeting of the council and shall be published in the official gazette. Professional Conduct: The Council may prescribe the standards of professional conduct and etiquette or the code of ethics for dentists. Regulations made by the Council may specify which violation shall constitute professional misconduct.

31. CHAPTER 2 : Dental Council Of India . The Indian Register: The Council shall maintain a register of dentists to be known as the Indian Dentists Register and consisting of the entries in all the state registers of India. Each State Council shall supply to the council, twenty printed copies of the state register after the first day of April each year and each registrar shall inform the Council of all the additions or amendments in the state register.

32. CHAPTER 3 : State Dental Councils. Constitution and composition. Mode of Elections. President and Vice-President. Executive Committee.

33. CHAPTER 3 : State Dental Councils. Constitution and Composition: Four members elected from among themselves by dentists registered in Part A of the state register. Four members elected from among themselves by dentists registered in Part B of the state register. The heads of Dental Colleges in the state. One member elected from amongst themselves by members of the Medical Council. Three members nominated by the State government. The Chief Medical Officer of the state.

34. CHAPTER 3 : State Dental Councils. Mode Of Elections: Elections shall be conducted in the prescribed manner and where any dispute arises it shall be referred to the State Government whose decision is final.

35. CHAPTER 3 : State Dental Councils. President and Vice-President: They shall be elected by members among themselves, provided that for five years from the first constitution of the State Council, the President shall, if the State government so decides be a person nominated by the state government. The President or Vice-President shall hold office for a term not exceeding five years and not extending beyond the expiry of his term as a member of the State Council .

36. CHAPTER 3 : State Dental Councils. The Executive Committee: Consisting of the President and Vice-President and the Chief Medical Officer of the state or states concerned. President and Vice-President shall be the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the committee respectively.

37. A member of Executive Committee shall hold office until the expiry of his term of office as a member of the state council . The Executive Committee shall exercise and discharge such powers and duties as may be prescribed.

38. CHAPTER 4 : Registration . Preparation and Maintenance Of Register. Registration Of Dental Hygienists and Dental Mechanics. Renewal Fees. Effect Of Registration. Transfer of Registration.

39. CHAPTER 4 : Registration . Preparation and Maintenance Of Register: The State Government shall prepare a register of dentists for the State. The State Council shall assume the duty of maintaining the register according to the Act. The register of dentists shall be maintained in two parts , A and B. Persons possessing recognized dental qualification being registered in Part A and persons not possessing such qualifications being registered in Part B.

40. CHAPTER 4 : Registration . Preparation and Maintenance Of Register: The register shall include the following particulars namely, Full name, nationality , residential address. Date of first admission to the register. Qualification for registration and date of graduation along with the authority which conferred it. Professional address.

41. CHAPTER 4 : Registration . Registration Of Dental Hygienists and Dental Mechanics. The State Government may, by notification in the official gazette, direct that the State Council shall maintain a register of Dental Hygienists and Dental Mechanics.

42. CHAPTER 4 : Registration . Renewal Fees: The State Government may direct that for the retention of a name in a register after the 31 st day of December , following the year in which the name is first entered in the register, there shall be paid annually to the State Council such renewal fees as prescribed. Where a renewal fees is not paid before the due date, the registrar shall remove the name of the defaulter from the register . On payment of the renewal fees, the registrar shall issue a certificate of renewal.

43. CHAPTER 4 : Registration . Effect Of Registration: Any reference to a person recognized by the law as a dentist shall be deemed to be a reference to a dentist registered under this act. No certificate required by the law from a dentist shall be valid unless the person signing it is registered as a dentist under this act. Any person who is a registered dentist in a state may practice as such in any other state.

44. CHAPTER 4 : Registration . Transfer of Registration. Where a dentist recognized in one state, is practicing dentistry in another state, he may, on payment of the prescribed fee, make an application to the Council for the transfer of his name from the register of the state in which he is registered to that of the state in which he is practicing dentistry.

45. CHAPTER 5 : Miscellaneous. If any person, whose name is not for the time being entered in a register falsely represents that it is so entered, he shall be punishable on first conviction with fine, which may extend to five hundred rupees and on any subsequent conviction with imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine not exceeding one thousand rupees or with both.

46. CHAPTER 5 : Miscellaneous. If any person not being a person registered in a register of dentists, takes or uses the description of dental practitioner or a person not possessing a recognized dental qualification, he shall be punishable on first conviction with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees and on any subsequent conviction with imprisonment of up to 6months or with fine of thousand rupees or with both.

47. CHAPTER V MISCELLANEOUS If any person,- not being a person registered in a register of dentists, takes or uses the description of dental practitioner, dental surgeon, surgeon dentist, or dentist , or (b) not being a person whose name is entered on a register of dental hygienists, takes or uses in State where such register has been published, the title of dental hygienists, or

48. CHAPTER V MISCELLANEOUS (c) not being a person whose name is entered on a register of dental mechanics, takes or uses in a State where such register has been published, the title of dental mechanic, or (d) not possessing a recognized dental qualification, uses a degree or a diploma or an abbreviation indicting or implying a dental qualification, he shall be punishable on first conviction with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.

49. CHAPTER V MISCELLANEOUS If any person whose name has been removed from a register fails without sufficient cause forthwith to surrender his certificate of registration or certificate of renewal, or both, he shall be punishable with fine which my extend to fifty rupees per month of such failure and in the case of continuing offence with an additional fine which may extend to two rupees per day after the first day during which the offence continues.

50. CHAPTER V MISCELLANEOUS - (1) Whenever it appears to the Central Government that the Council is not complying with any of the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may appoint a Commission of Enquiry consisting of three persons, two of whom shall be appointed by the Central Government , one being the Judge of a High court, and one by the Council ; and refer to it the matters on which the enquiry is to be made. (2) The Commission shall proceed to enquire and report to the Central Government on the matters referred to it together with such remedies as the Commission may like to recommend.

51. CHAPTER V MISCELLANEOUS (3) The Central Government may accept the report or remit the same to the Commission for modification or reconsideration. (4) After the report is finally accepted, the Central Government may order the Council to adopt the remedies so recommended within such time as may be specified in the order and if the Council fails to comply within the time so specified, the Central Government may pass such order or take such action as may be necessary to give effect to the recommendations of the commissions.

52. The Dentists (Amendment) Act 1993 Came into force on 27 th day of august , 1992. Sections were inserted after section 10 of the dentists act 1948. Mainly concerned with dental training institution establishment, requirements, admission capacity etc.

53. The Dentists (Amendment) Act 1993 Through this ordinance, new sections i.e. section 10A, section 10B, section 10C were introduced in the Dentists Act, 1948 mainly to restrict mushroom growth of dental colleges, increase of the seats in any of the course and starting of new higher courses without the prior permission of the Central Govt., Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

54. INDIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION (IDA)

55. IDA is for the well being of dental professionals and Dentistry as a whole and at the same time they are well concerned with the dental health needs of Indian civilization and their upliftment in that aspect. INTRODUCTION

56. HISTORY Establishment of IDA All India Dental Association 1928. Changed to Indian – 1949.

57. Objectives of IDA Promotion, encouragement and advancement of dental and allied sciences. To encourage the members to undertake measures for the improvement of public health and education in India. Maintenance of the honor and the dignity and the upholding of the interests of the dental profession and cooperation between the members there of.

58. IDA head office consists of: One president Editor of IDA journal One secretary CDH One treasurer One honorary assistant general secretary One honorary general secretary Three vice presidents One immediate past president One president elect

59. *www.ida.org

60. Organizational structure of IDA Local level branches State level branch

61. 29 STATE BRANCHES 7 UT BRANCHES 450 LOCAL BRANCHES 1 DEFENCE BRANCH 75000

62. Membership of IDA Honorary members Life members annual members direct members Student members affiliate members

63. Functions of IDA Holding the annual conference at national level, state level and at local branch level. In the annual conferences, the participants present scientific papers on various topics, expressing their views and narrate the experiences. To conduct programmes for continuing dental health education programmes , seminars hands on training, lectures, penal discussions etc.

64. To conduct school dental health checkups and dental treatment camps. To conduct dental health education programmes for school children and to the public to create awareness about dental health. So that they can improve their oral health.

65. IDA published monthly journals are circulated to all the members at free of cost. To conduct dental treatment and screening camps in association with NGO’s and other voluntary organizations like rotary, lions etc. in rural areas.

66. We the professionals, we must know the ethics of our profession, rules, regulation and administration. These regulations are framed by the Dental Council of India.

67. The Dental Council of India in the supreme governing body of the dental profession in India. The Dentist Act 1948 stands our important land mark in the history of dental profession and dental health education in India. The act came into force on 29 th March, 1948 and dental council of India was accordingly constituted on 12 th April, 1949.

68. Members of DCI Four head of the institution from the colleges recognized by the DCI. One member from the Medical Council of India. One member is nominated by the State Government.

69. Composition One registered dentist from each state One member from members of Medical Council of India Not more than 4 members from principles, deans, directors and vice principals of dental colleges One member from each university which grants recognized dental qualification One member from each state nominated by the state government 6 members nominated by Central Government Director General of Health Services

70. Six members are nominated by Government of India. Out of six members, four members are from Part A and 2 members are from Part B. One member is nominated by the University recognized by DCI.

71. Executive Committee of DCI One Ex-official member is Director General of health services. President – One Vice-President – One Five members are selected by among DCI members.

72. Functions of DCI DCI is charged with responsibilities for according recognition to the dental degrees awarded by various universities and also maintaining the uniform standard of dental education in the country. The council inspects the various institutions and bring the deficiencies observed to the notice of authority concerned for suitable recommendations.

73. Before starting the dental college or P.G dental department, it should essentially fulfill the certain requirement in respect of staff, library, equipment and building etc. Before according recognition DCI sends inspectors to assess the standard of examination where 1 st batch of B.D.S. and M.D.S. students take their final examination.

74. It prescribes the experience required for appropriate resignation of the teaching staff. The recognition awarded by the universities of other countries is after going through the curriculum syllabus, credit hours and duration of the course. Without prior permission of the DCI, no dental college can start functioning.

75. The candidate should complete the age of 17 years at the time of admission to B.D.S. course or will complete the age on 31 st December of the year of his admission. No dental college is permitted to start P.G course unless and until the DCI has satisfied itself through inspection.

76. Duration of the B.D.S. course will be four years followed by one year paid rotatory internship in the dental colleges. For M.B.B.S. degree holders the duration of the course will be two years.

77. Dental Curriculum The aim and objective of the curriculum is to produce a dentist who is socially acceptable and is able to work safely and efficiently on patients to diagnose, prevention and treatment of dental and oral diseases. Ethical rules for dentists prescribed by DCI Practice of dentistry section 2 (D) of Dentist Act 1948 defines the practice of dentistry as follows.

78. Every dentist should be courteous, sympathetic, friendly and helpful. He should observe punctuality in fulfilling his appointments. Establish a well merited reputation. The welfare of patient should be conserved to the utmost of the practitioner's ability. Religion, nationality, race, politics etc. ETHICAL RULES FOR DENTISTS I. The duties and obligations of Dentist towards the patients:

79. ETHICAL RULES FOR DENTISTS II. The duties of Dentist towards one another: Every dentist should cherish a proper pride in colleagues. Mutual arrangements. Emergency to treat the patient of another dentist. Previous faulty treatment.

80. ETHICAL RULES FOR DENTISTS III. The duties of Dentist towards one another: Dentist has to assume a leadership role in the community on matters related to dental health.

81. REFERENCES: Essentials Of Public Health Dentistry 5th Edition. – SOBEN PETER www.dciindia.org/dentistact_1948_pages/dentistact_1948.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_Council_of_India http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed www.ida.org www.wbdc.org.in/PDF/1.Dent201948 .. pdf