DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS (REGISTRATION, ETC.) ACT
Act · Health
An Act establishes the Dental Technologists Registration Board to regulate the making of dentures and other dental prosthetics. It targets dental technologists, laboratories, and training institutions to ensure only qualified professionals practise. This protects patients from substandard dental devices.
DENTAL TECHNOLOGISTS (REGISTRATION, ETC.) ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Dental Technologists Registration Board of Nigeria to regulate the practice of dental technology — the making of dentures, crowns, and other dental prosthetics.
Who Does It Target?
Dental technologists and dental laboratories Dentists commissioning dental prosthetics The Federal Ministry of Health Dental technology training institutions
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure only qualified, registered dental technologists practise the making of dental prosthetics, protecting patients from poorly made dental devices.
Key Features
Registration: All dental technologists must be registered before practising. Qualification Standards: Prescribes the educational and practical requirements for registration. Laboratory Standards: Sets minimum standards for dental laboratory facilities. Discipline: Board investigates complaints and disciplines erring practitioners.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide dental technology sector Beneficiaries: Dental patients; oral health system Funding: Registration fees
How to Access
Hold a recognised diploma in dental technology Pass the Board's registration examination Register with the Board and pay annual subscription Application method: Apply to the Dental Technologists Registration Board of Nigeria.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.health.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Health — Dental Technologists Registration Board
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the Dental Technologists (Registration, etc.) Act. Operates alongside the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act (Cap M8 LFN 2004), the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) regulatory framework, and the National Health Act 2014. Aligns with WHO guidelines on oral health workforce standards and the FDI World Dental Federation recommendations on dental technologist regulation.