Dentists Regulations

t REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT DENTISTS REGULATIONS PLEASE NOTE This document, prepared by the Legislative Counsel Office, is an office consolidation of this regulation, current to November 23, 2024. It is intended for information and reference purposes only. This document is not the official version of these regulations. The regulations and the amendments printed in the Royal Gazette should be consulted on the Prince Edward Island Government web site to determine the authoritative text of these regulations. For more information concerning the history of these regulations, please see the Table of Regulations on the Prince Edward Island Government web site (www.princeedwardisland.ca). If you find any errors or omissions in this consolidation, please contact: Legislative Counsel Office Tel: (902) 368-4292 Email: legislation@gov.pe.ca Dentists Regulations Table of Contents DENTISTS REGULATIONS Table of Contents Section Page PART 1 - INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION 5 1. Definitions................................................................................................................................................ 5 2. Designation .............................................................................................................................................. 5 3. College continued .................................................................................................................................... 6 4. Register .................................................................................................................................................... 6 PART 2 - GENERAL DENTISTRY REGISTER 6 GENERAL REGISTRATION 6 5. Education ................................................................................................................................................. 6 6. Renewal of general registration ............................................................................................................... 7 7. Reinstatement period................................................................................................................................ 7 SPECIAL REGISTRATION 7 8. Special registration ................................................................................................................................... 7 DESIGNATIONS AND RESERVED ACTIVITIES 8 9. Designations ............................................................................................................................................. 8 10. Reserved activities ................................................................................................................................... 8 PART 3 - SPECIALTY DENTISTRY REGISTER 8 GENERAL REGISTRATION 8 11. Education ................................................................................................................................................. 8 12. Renewal of general registration ............................................................................................................... 9 13. Reinstatement period................................................................................................................................ 9 SPECIAL REGISTRATION 10 14. Special registration ................................................................................................................................. 10 DESIGNATIONS AND RESERVED ACTIVITIES 10 15. Designations ........................................................................................................................................... 10 16. Reserved activities ................................................................................................................................. 10 PART 4 - GENERAL 11 17. Minimum insurance requirements .......................................................................................................... 11 18. Name of corporation .............................................................................................................................. 11 c t Current to: November 23, 2024 Page 3 PART 1 - INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION Dentists Regulations Section 1 REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT CHAPTER R-10.1 DENTISTS REGULATIONS Pursuant to sections 2 and 96 of the Regulated Health Professions Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. R-10.1, Council made the following regulations: PART 1 - INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION 1. Definitions In these regulations (a) “Act” means the Regulated Health Professions Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. R-10.1, except where otherwise indicated; (b) “College” means the Prince Edward Island Dental College continued under section 3; (c) “Council” means the Council of the College; (d) “dentist” means a person who is registered in the register for dentistry; (e) “dentistry” means the health profession in which a person applies particular knowledge, skills and judgment in (i) promoting dental health, (ii) the assessment of the physical condition of the oral-facial complex, (iii) the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of any disease, disorder or dysfunction of the oral-facial complex, and (iv) conducting research, education, management or administrative activities incidental to those described in subclauses (i) to (iii); (f) “refresher program” means a refresher program in dentistry consisting of a formal curriculum, a set of individualized assignments of studies and experiences, a set of continuing education credits, a practicum or a combination of these elements. (EC109/23) 2. Designation Dentistry is designated as a regulated health profession. (EC109/23) c t Current to: November 23, 2024 Page 5 PART 2 - GENERAL DENTISTRY REGISTER Section 3 Dentists Regulations 3. College continued The Dental Association of Prince Edward Island, established under the Dental Profession Act R.S.P.E.I. 1988, Cap. D-6, is hereby continued as the Prince Edward Island Dental College, the college for dentistry. (EC109/23) 4. Register The register for dentistry is divided into the following sub-registers and parts: (a) general dentistry register (i) general registration, (ii) special registration; (b) specialty dentistry register (i) general registration, (ii) special registration. (EC109/23) PART 2 - GENERAL DENTISTRY REGISTER General Registration 5. Education (1) For the purpose of clause 12(2)(c) of the Act, an applicant for general registration under this Part shall have successfully completed (a) a degree program in general dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada; or (b) an education program that the Council considers to be substantially equivalent to the one referred to in clause (a). Examinations (2) For the purpose of clause 12(2)(d) of the Act, an applicant for general registration under this Part shall have successfully completed the competency and clinical examinations administered by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada. Currency of knowledge and skills (3) For the purpose of clause 12(2)(f) of the Act, to demonstrate currency of professional knowledge and skills, an applicant for general registration under this Part shall have done one of the following within the three years immediately preceding the application: (a) successfully completed the education requirement under subsection (1); (b) actively practised dentistry in the province or in another jurisdiction recognized by the Council to an extent that is acceptable to the Council; (c) successfully completed a refresher program approved by the Council. Other requirements (4) Pursuant to clause 12(2)(k) of the Act, an applicant for general registration under this Part shall be (a) certified in general dentistry by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada; and (b) certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. (EC109/23; 1023/24) Page 6 Current to: November 23, 2024 t c PART 2 - GENERAL DENTISTRY REGISTER Dentists Regulations Section 6 6. Renewal of general registration An applicant for the renewal of general registration under this Part shall (a) for the purpose of subclause 22(2)(a)(i) of the Act, meet the requirements of any continuing education and competency program established by the Council pursuant to section 60 or 60.1 of the Act; (b) for the purpose of subclause 22(2)(a)(ii) of the Act, demonstrate currency of professional knowledge and skills by having done one of the following within the three years immediately preceding the application: (i) successfully completed the education requirement under subsection 5(1), (ii) actively practised dentistry in the province or in another jurisdiction recognized by the Council to an extent that is acceptable to the Council, (iii) successfully completed a refresher program approved by the Council; and (c) for the purpose of clause 22(2)(k) of the Act, be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. (EC109/23) 7. Reinstatement period (1) For the purpose of subsection 24(1) of the Act, the maximum prescribed period of time following a lapse in general registration under this Part during which a person may apply for reinstatement is three years. Reinstatement of general registration (2) An applicant for the reinstatement of general registration under this Part shall (a) for the purpose of clause 24(4)(c) of the Act, demonstrate currency of professional knowledge and skills by having done one of the following within the three years immediately preceding the application: (i) successfully completed the education requirement under subsection 5(1), (ii) actively practised dentistry in the province or in another jurisdiction recognized by the Council to an extent that is acceptable to the Council, (iii) successfully completed a refresher program approved by the Council; and (b) for the purpose of clause 24(4)(g) of the Act, be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. (EC109/23) Special Registration 8. Special registration (1) Where the Council directs the registrar to register an applicant under this Part pursuant to subsection 13(3) of the Act, the registrar shall register the applicant in the special registration part of the general dentistry register. No renewal or reinstatement (2) Special registration may not be renewed under section 22 of the Act or reinstated under section 24 of the Act. (EC109/23) c t Current to: November 23, 2024 Page 7 PART 3 - SPECIALTY DENTISTRY REGISTER Section 9 Dentists Regulations Designations and Reserved Activities 9. Designations For the purpose of subsection 89(1) of the Act, the designations of a dentist registered under this Part include the following titles, abbreviations and initials: (a) dentist; (b) dental surgeon; (c) Dr. (EC109/23) 10. Reserved activities (1) Subject to subsection (2) and any terms or conditions imposed on the dentist’s registration, a dentist registered under this Part is authorized to perform the following reserved activities: (a) diagnosing a disease, disorder or condition of the oral-facial complex and communicating that diagnosis; (b) performing a procedure on tissue of the oral-facial complex and associated anatomical structures below the dermis, below the surface of a mucous membrane, or in or below the surfaces of the teeth, including scaling of the teeth; (c) setting a fracture of a bone of the oral-facial complex or setting a dislocation of a joint of the oral-facial complex; (d) administering a substance by inhalation for the purpose of anaesthesia or sedation; (e) prescribing and administering a drug; (f) applying or ordering the application of electric energy or sound energy; (g) fitting or dispensing an oral prosthesis, or an orthodontic or periodontal appliance or a device used inside the mouth to protect teeth from abnormal functioning. Conditions (2) A dentist registered under this Part shall not perform a reserved activity set out in subsection (1) unless (a) the activity is being performed within the practice of general dentistry; (b) the dentist is competent to perform the activity; and (c) the activity is appropriate in the clinical circumstances. (EC109/23) PART 3 - SPECIALTY DENTISTRY REGISTER General Registration 11. Education (1) For the purpose of clause 12(2)(c) of the Act, an applicant for general registration under this Part shall have (a) successfully completed a master’s degree program in a dental specialty recognized in Canada, accredited or recognized by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada; or (b) successfully completed both Page 8 Current to: November 23, 2024 t c PART 3 - SPECIALTY DENTISTRY REGISTER Dentists Regulations Section 12 (i) a master’s degree program in a dental specialty recognized in Canada, at a post-secondary institution authorized by the government of the country in which it is located to award such degrees, and (ii) a dental specialty assessment and training program recognized by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada. Examination (2) For the purpose of clause 12(2)(d) of the Act, an applicant for general registration under this Part shall have successfully completed the National Dental Specialty Examination administered by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Currency of knowledge and skills (3) For the purpose of clause 12(2)(f) of the Act, to demonstrate currency of professional knowledge and skills, an applicant for general registration under this Part shall have done one of the following within the three years immediately preceding the application: (a) successfully completed the education requirement under subsection (1); (b) actively practised specialty dentistry in the province or in another jurisdiction recognized by the Council to an extent that is acceptable to the Council; (c) successfully completed a refresher program approved by the Council. Other requirements (4) Pursuant to clause 12(2)(k) of the Act, an applicant for general registration under this Part shall be (a) certified in a dentistry specialty by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada; and (b) certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. (EC109/23; 1023/24) 12. Renewal of general registration An applicant for the renewal of general registration under this Part shall (a) for the purpose of subclause 22(2)(a)(i) of the Act, meet the requirements of any continuing education and competency program established by the Council pursuant to section 60 or 60.1 of the Act; (b) for the purpose of subclause 22(2)(a)(ii) of the Act, demonstrate currency of professional knowledge and skills by having done one of the following within the three years immediately preceding the application: (i) successfully completed the education requirement under subsection 11(1), (ii) actively practised specialty dentistry in the province or in another jurisdiction recognized by the Council to an extent that is acceptable to the Council, (iii) successfully completed a refresher program approved by the Council; and (c) for the purpose of clause 22(2)(k) of the Act, be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. (EC109/23) 13. Reinstatement period (1) For the purpose of subsection 24(1) of the Act, the maximum prescribed period of time following a lapse in general registration under this Part during which a person may apply for reinstatement is three years. Reinstatement of general registration (2) An applicant for the reinstatement of general registration under this Part shall c t Current to: November 23, 2024 Page 9 PART 3 - SPECIALTY DENTISTRY REGISTER Section 14 Dentists Regulations (a) for the purpose of clause 24(4)(c) of the Act, demonstrate currency of professional knowledge and skills by having done one of the following within the three years immediately preceding the application: (i) successfully completed the education requirement under subsection 11(1), (ii) actively practised specialty dentistry in the province or in another jurisdiction recognized by the Council to an extent that is acceptable to the Council, (iii) successfully completed a refresher program approved by the Council; and (b) for the purpose of clause 24(4)(g) of the Act, be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. (EC109/23) Special Registration 14. Special registration (1) Where the Council directs the registrar to register an applicant under this Part pursuant to subsection 13(3) of the Act, the registrar shall register the applicant in the special registration part of the specialty dentistry register. No renewal or reinstatement (2) Special registration may not be renewed under section 22 of the Act or reinstated under section 24 of the Act. (EC109/23) Designations and Reserved Activities 15. Designations For the purpose of subsection 89(1) of the Act, the designations of a dentist registered under this Part include (a) the following titles, abbreviations and initials: (i) dentist, (ii) dental surgeon, (iii) Dr.; and (b) any title, abbreviation or initials commonly utilized in respect of the specialty in which the dentist is certified. (EC109/23) 16. Reserved activities (1) Subject to subsection (2) and any terms or conditions imposed on the dentist’s registration, a dentist registered under this Part is authorized to perform the following reserved activities: (a) diagnosing a disease, disorder or condition of the oral-facial complex and communicating that diagnosis; (b) performing a procedure on tissue of the oral-facial complex and associated anatomical structures below the dermis, below the surface of a mucous membrane, or in or below the surfaces of the teeth, including scaling of the teeth; (c) setting a fracture of a bone of the oral-facial complex or setting a dislocation of a joint of the oral-facial complex; (d) administering a substance by inhalation for the purpose of anaesthesia or sedation; (e) prescribing and administering a drug; Page 10 Current to: November 23, 2024 t c PART 4 - GENERAL Dentists Regulations Section 17 (f) applying or ordering the application of electric energy or sound energy; (g) fitting or dispensing an oral prosthesis, or an orthodontic or periodontal appliance or a device used inside the mouth to protect teeth from abnormal functioning. Conditions (2) A dentist registered under this Part shall not perform a reserved activity set out in subsection (1) unless (a) the activity is being performed within the practice of general dentistry or the specialty in which the dentist is certified; (b) the dentist is competent to perform the activity; and (c) the activity is appropriate in the clinical circumstances. (EC109/23) PART 4 - GENERAL 17. Minimum insurance requirements (1) For the purpose of clause 12(2)(j), subclause 22(2)(a)(v) and clauses 24(4)(f) and 25(3)(c) of the Act, an applicant or a member, as the case may be, is required to hold or be covered by professional liability insurance or protection satisfactory to the Council that (a) is issued in the name of the applicant or member, or clearly extends to the applicant or member; (b) extends to any practice setting in Prince Edward Island; (c) provides protection of not less than $5,000,000 per claim or occurrence and an aggregate limit of not less than $5,000,000; and (d) extends to professional liability for any professional service the applicant will be providing or the member provides in practising dentistry. Confirmation required (2) The registrar shall obtain confirmation that the applicant or member holds or is eligible for professional liability insurance or protection that meets the requirements of subsection (1). (EC109/23) 18. Name of corporation (1) For the purpose of clause 15(1)(d) of the Act, the name of a corporation applying for a permit to carry on the business of providing the professional services of a dentist shall be, in the opinion of the registrar, in good taste, dignified and professional. Change of name (2) Before changing its name, a health profession corporation shall obtain written confirmation from the registrar that the proposed name meets the requirements of subsection (1). (EC109/23) c t Current to: November 23, 2024 Page 11