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Interested in Being Involved?

Registrants’ involvement in Statutory Committees is essential for self-regulation of the professions. Registrants possess a specialized body of knowledge that places them in the best position to govern the professions when combined with input from public representatives and others.

We also need members of the public (who are not licensed health professionals) to serve on our Committees. Public members lend important perspective and help inform the Committees’ deliberations.

If you are interested in being part of one of our Statutory  Committees, or in learning more about the roles and eligibility criteria for the Committees, you can find more information below.

The NSRDDA is committed to principles of EDIRA (equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and accessibility) by recognizing diverse cultural experiences and removing barriers to participation to support fairness for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to consider being involved.

Eligibility Criteria for Board Appointments to the Board and Statutory Committees
Click here to submit a form if you are interested in being involved. You will also need to send us a copy of your resume or CV.

NSRDDA STATUTORY COMMITTEES

Click below to learn more information about each of our Statutory Committees, including:

      • the purpose of each Committee,
      • the commitment frequency for each Committee,
      • the current “vacancy rate” for positions on each Committee, and
      • the Terms of Reference for each Committee.

COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: to consider and dispose of complaints filed against NSRDDA registrants in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, and Bylaws.

COMMITTMENT FREQUENCY: High

VACANCY RATE: Low

TERMS OF REFERENCE for the Complaints Committee

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: to hold formal hearings into allegations of professional misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity involving NSRDDA registrants when such allegations are not resolved at the level of the Registrar or the Complaints Committee.

COMMITMENT FREQUENCY: Low to high (depending on panel formation and nature of case)

VACANCY RATE: Low

TERMS OF REFERENCE for the Professional Conduct Committee

REGISTRATION AND LICENSING COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: to consider applications (for registration, licensing, or renewal of a license) referred to the Committee by the Registrar if the Registrar determines that there is an issue regarding whether the applicant meets the criteria for registration, licensing or renewal of a licence, or whether conditions or restrictions should be imposed.

COMMITMENT FREQUENCY: Low

VACANCY RATE: High

TERMS OF REFERENCE for the Registration and Licensing Committee

REGISTRATION AND LICENSING REVIEW COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: to provide an impartial review process for applicants who are dissatisfied with decisions made by the Registrar or the Registration and Licensing Committee regarding their registration or licensure status.

COMMITMENT FREQUENCY: Low

VACANCY RATE: Low

TERMS OF REFERENCE for the Registration and Licensing Review Committee

PRACTICE REVIEW COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: to conduct practice reviews in accordance with the Regulations, the direction of the Board and the terms of reference.

COMMITMENT FREQUENCY: Low

VACANCY RATE: Low

TERMS OF REFERENCE for the Practice Review Committee

FITNESS-TO-PRACTISE COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: to to hold hearings and make determinations in cases where a registrant’s physical or mental capacity may impair their ability to practise safely and competently.

COMMITMENT FREQUENCY: Low

VACANCY RATE: High

TERMS OF REFERENCE for the Fitness-to-Practice Committee

REINSTATEMENT COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: to review applications for reinstatement of registration or licence following a revocation or resignation authorized under the RHPA-NS of a registrant’s registration or licence.

COMMITMENT FREQUENCY: Low

VACANCY RATE: High

TERMS OF REFERENCE for the Reinstatement Committee

About

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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