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Related Legislation

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Various pieces of legislation found at the links below are pertinent to health regulation in Nova Scotia.

Bill 459 - An Act Respecting the Continuation of Certain Health Professional Associations
Regulated Health Professions Network Act
Personal Health Information Act
Patient Access to Care Act
Prescription Monitoring Act
Fair Registration Practices Act
Canadian Free Trade Agreement

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The Nova Scotia Regulator of Dentistry and Dental Assisting (NSRDDA) is the legislated body whose role it is to protect the public interest in matters related to dental care. We do this by:

  • ensuring that only qualified individuals are licensed as dentist and dental assistants,
  • establishing standards of practice, and
  • dealing with complaints related to standards of care, professionalism, and ethics.”

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