On January 15, 2025, the Dentists Registration (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 (Commencement) (No. 2) Notice 2024 (‘the Notice’) passed in the Legislative Council (LegCo), establishing April 2025 as the effective date for key provisions relating to provisional registration, internship, and the assessment period for dentists.
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On January 15, 2025, the Dentists Registration (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 (Commencement) (No. 2) Notice 2024 (‘the Notice’) passed in the Legislative Council (LegCo), establishing April 2025 as the effective date for key provisions relating to provisional registration, internship, and the assessment period for dentists. The Notice signifies a crucial step in the operationalization of the Dentists Registration (Amendment) Ordinance 2024 (‘the Ordinance’).
The Ordinance introduces a revised regulatory scheme for dentists seeking full registration in Hong Kong. Specifically, both locally trained dental graduates and dentists with qualifications obtained outside of Hong Kong are now required to successfully complete either a 12-month internship program or undergo a period of assessment as a prerequisite for full registration.
The practical application of this framework entails the placement of interns and candidates subject to assessment within designated service units for supervised practice. Dental graduates completing their studies locally from summer 2025 onwards will be mandated to participate in the internship program. Non-locally trained dentists who successfully pass the licensing examination in the second quarter of 2025 will be required to undergo the period of assessment. The Department of Health and the Hospital Authority have been designated as the responsible entities for the administration of these internship and assessment programs.
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