You're using an outdated browser. This website will not display correctly and some features will not work.
Learn more about the browsers we support for a faster and safer online experience.

# result(s)

 

Denturism Act, 1991
Loi de 1991 sur les denturologistes

ONTARIO REGULATION 833/93

REGISTRATION

Consolidation Period: From August 31, 2023 to the e-Laws currency date.

Last amendment: 281/23.

Legislative History: 23/12, 281/23.

This Regulation is made in English only.

0.1 The following are prescribed as classes of certificates of registration:

1.  General.

2.  Emergency. O. Reg. 281/23, s. 1.

1. (1) The following are non-exemptible registration requirements for a General certificate of registration:

1.  The applicant must have a diploma in denture therapy or denturism from,

i.  George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology,

ii.  any other institution that, in the opinion of the Registration Committee, issues an equivalent diploma or degree.

2.  The applicant must have successfully completed the qualifying examination in denturism set by the Council within 12 months of the application.

3.  The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or have an authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) consistent with his or her proposed certificate of registration.  O. Reg. 833/93, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 404/94, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 225/03, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 23/12, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 281/23, s. 2.

(2) For the purposes of subparagraph ii of paragraph 1 of subsection (1), a diploma or degree is equivalent if it offers courses in the areas listed in the Schedule.  O. Reg. 833/93, s. 1 (2).

(3) Revoked:  O. Reg. 23/12, s. 1 (2).

2. The following are the standards and qualifications for a General certificate of registration:

1.  The applicant submits a completed application to the Registrar in the form provided by the Registrar, together with the application fee.

2.  The applicant’s past and present conduct affords reasonable grounds for belief that the applicant,

i.  is mentally competent to practise denturism, and

ii.  will practise denturism with decency, integrity and honesty and in accordance with the law.

3.  The applicant has not made, by commission or omission, any false or misleading representation or declaration on or in connection with an application.

4.  The applicant must deliver his or her original diploma in denture therapy or denturism and documentation identifying the applicant personally to the Registrar if the applicant did not receive a diploma in denture therapy or denturism from George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.

5.  The applicant must have reasonable fluency in either English or French.  O. Reg. 833/93, s. 2; O. Reg. 281/23, s. 3.

3. The following are the terms, conditions and limitations of a General certificate of registration:

1.  The member shall, within 15 days from the day the member becomes aware of any of the following, provide the College with written and, if necessary, oral details of any of the following that relate to the member and that occur or arise after the registration of the member,

i.  a finding of guilt in relation to any offence,

ii.  a finding of professional misconduct, incompetency, incapacity or other similar finding in Ontario in relation to another profession or in another jurisdiction in relation to the profession or another profession,

iii.  the commencement of a proceeding for professional misconduct, incompetency or incapacity, or similar conduct, in Ontario in relation to another profession or in another jurisdiction in relation to the profession or another profession.

2.  The member’s certificate of registration expires if the member ceases to be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or have an authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) consistent with his or her certificate of registration.

3.  After the second anniversary date of its issue, the certificate of registration expires on the date the annual fee is due unless the member,

i.  has engaged in the practice of denturism for at least 1,500 hours in the preceding three years,

ii.  has successfully completed the most recent qualifying examinations in denturism set by the Council.

iii.  has successfully completed, in the preceding six months, the courses set by the Council, or

iv.  has taught denturism at an institution referred to in paragraph 1 of section 1 for a period of at least twelve months in the preceding three years.

4.  The member shall give the College information as required by the by-laws and in the form and manner required by the by-laws.

5.  The member shall pay the annual fee as required by the by-laws.  O. Reg. 833/93, s. 3; O. Reg. 404/94, s. 2; O. Reg. 318/02, s. 1; O. Reg. 23/12, s. 2; O. Reg. 281/23, s. 4.

4. Despite section 1, the Registration Committee may issue a certificate of registration that will expire after a period of no more than thirty days to an applicant who,

(a)  is qualified to practise denturism in a jurisdiction outside of Ontario;

(b)  has an appointment to teach a brief continuing education program in denturism primarily for denturists; and

(c)  provides a written undertaking given by a member to supervise the applicant and be responsible for providing continuing care for patients attended to by the applicant in Ontario.  O. Reg. 833/93, s. 4.

4.1 (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant, the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection 1 (1) of this Regulation are deemed to have been met by the applicant.  O. Reg. 23/12, s. 3.

(2) Despite subsection (1), it is a non-exemptible registration requirement that an applicant referred to in subsection (1) provide one or more certificates or letters or other evidence satisfactory to the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a denturist in every jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate.  O. Reg. 23/12, s. 3.

(3) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (2), being in “good standing” with respect to a jurisdiction shall include the fact that,

(a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and

(b)  the applicant has complied with all continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority of the jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 23/12, s. 3.

(4) Where an applicant to whom subsection (1) applies is unable to satisfy the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee that the applicant practised the profession of denturism to the extent that would be permitted by a certificate of registration at any time in the preceding three years immediately before the date of that applicant’s application, the applicant must meet any further requirement to undertake, obtain or undergo material additional training, experience, examinations or assessments that may be specified by a panel of the Registration Committee.  O. Reg. 23/12, s. 3.

(5) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have met the requirements of paragraph 5 of section 2 if the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate of registration included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 23/12, s. 3.

(6) Despite subsection (1), an applicant is not deemed to have met a requirement if that requirement is described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 23/12, s. 3.

5. The following are non-exemptible registration requirements for an Emergency certificate of registration:

1.  The Minister must have requested that the College initiate registrations under this class based on the Minister’s opinion that emergency circumstances call for it, or the Council must have determined, after taking into account all of the relevant circumstances that impact the ability of applicants to meet the ordinary registration requirements, that there are emergency circumstances, and that it is in the public interest that the College issue Emergency certificates.

2.  The applicant must have a diploma in denture therapy or denturism from,

i.  George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology, or

ii.  any other institution that, in the opinion of the Registration Committee, issues an equivalent diploma or degree.

3.  The applicant must meet the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 3 of subsection 1 (1).

4.  The applicant must meet the standards and qualifications set out in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5 of section 2. O. Reg. 281/23, s. 5.

6. The following are the terms, conditions and limitations of an Emergency certificate of registration:

1.  The member shall, within 15 days from the day the member becomes aware of any of the following, provide the College with written and, if necessary, oral details of any of the following that relate to the member and that occur or arise after the registration of the member:

i.  A finding of guilt in relation to any offence.

ii.  A finding of professional misconduct, incompetency, incapacity or other similar finding in Ontario in relation to another profession or in another jurisdiction in relation to the profession or another profession.

iii.  The commencement of a proceeding for professional misconduct, incompetency or incapacity, or similar conduct, in Ontario in relation to another profession or in another jurisdiction in relation to the profession or another profession.

2.  The member’s certificate of registration expires if the member ceases to be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada or to have an authorization under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada) consistent with their certificate of registration.

3.  The member shall give the College information as required by the by-laws and in the form and manner required by the by-laws.

4.  The member shall pay the annual fee as required by the by-laws. 

5.  The member must only use the title Denturist (Emergency).

6.  The member may only practise denturism under the supervision of the holder of a General certificate of registration that is not subject to any terms, conditions or limitations which restrict the member from engaging in direct patient care.

7.  Upon the request of the Registrar the member shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Registrar of the member’s compliance with the limitation set out in paragraph 6 and shall provide evidence within the time period set by the Registrar.

8.  The Member may not supervise another person in the practice of the profession.

9.  The Member shall practise the profession a minimum of 250 hours during each 12-month period that they hold registration in the Emergency class.

10.  If a member fails to meet the condition described in paragraph 9, the Registrar shall refer the member to the Quality Assurance Committee for a peer and practice assessment unless the member,

i.  has successfully completed a refresher program approved by the Registration Committee, or

ii.  has resigned their certificate. O. Reg. 281/23, s. 5.

7. (1) Unless stated otherwise on the certificate, an Emergency certificate of registration or a renewed Emergency certificate of registration expires one year after it is issued, unless it is renewed. O. Reg. 281/23, s. 5.

(2) Despite subsection (1), an Emergency certificate of registration expires six months after the earlier of,

(a)  the date the Minister withdraws their request that Emergency certificates of registrations be issued or renewed; and

(b)  the date the Council declares that the emergency circumstances referred to in paragraph 1 of section 5 have ended. O. Reg. 281/23, s. 5.

8. The Registrar may issue to the holder of an Emergency certificate of registration a General certificate of registration if the member,

(a)  submits a completed application to the Registrar;

(b)  pays any penalty or other amount owed to the College;

(c)  pays any fees required under the College’s by-laws;

(d)  provides the College with any information that it has required of the member;

(e)  has successfully completed, no earlier than 12 months prior to the date of application for registration, the jurisprudence program that was set or approved by the Council;

(f)  satisfies the Registrar that they will be in compliance with all of the terms, conditions and limitations of the General certificate of registration as of the anticipated date on which the certificate will be issued;

(g)  has practised in the Emergency class for a minimum of two years as of the date of their application; and

(h)  satisfies the Registrar that they will be in compliance with any outstanding requirements of the College’s Quality Assurance Committee or any outstanding orders or requirements of the Council, Executive Committee, Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee, Discipline Committee and Fitness to Practise Committee as of the anticipated date on which the certificate will be issued. O. Reg. 281/23, s. 5.

Schedule

Basic Sciences

General Anatomy and Physiology

Orofacial Anatomy

General Histology

Microbiology and Infection Control

Dental Sciences

Dental Histology and Embryology

Periodontology

Oral Pathology and Medicine

Dental Kinesiology (Biomechanics)

Dental Psychology

Dental Psychology and the Aging Process

Pharmacology and Emergency Care

Health Promotion

Public Health, Legislation and Research Nutrition

Management

Ethics and Professional Responsibilities

Small Business Management

Practice Management

Denturist Practice

Dental Materials

Preclinical Prosthetics

Clinical Prosthetics

Radiographic Pattern Recognition

Removable Partial Dentures (R.P.D.)

Dentures Over Implants

O. Reg. 833/93, Sched.