FEDERAL COLLEGE OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY AND THERAPY ACT
Act · Governance
An Act establishes the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy to train dental technologists and therapists in Nigeria. It targets students and professionals in dental health to provide quality education and skills. This enhances dental healthcare services nationwide.
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy for training dental technologists and therapists in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Dental health students, dental professionals, and healthcare institutions.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen the legal framework, protect rights, improve governance, and ensure justice and accountability.
Key Features
Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation or legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Relevant Federal Ministry or Agency
How to Access
Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens institutional, legal, and regulatory capacity in the relevant sector.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Operates alongside the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) Act, the Dental Technologists (Registration, etc.) Act, the Dental Therapists (Registration, etc.) Act, the National Health Act 2014, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011. Aligns with the National Oral Health Policy and WHO oral health workforce standards.