FEDERAL COLLEGE OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY AND THERAPY (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT, 2017
Act · Health
Policy date: 2017-01-01
An Act establishes the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy as a government institution that trains dental technologists and therapists. It targets students in dental fields and regulatory bodies for oral health. This ensures a skilled workforce for providing oral health services across Nigeria.
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY AND THERAPY (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT, 2017
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy as a government institution for training dental technologists and therapists who provide oral health services to Nigerians.
Who Does It Target?
Students training in dental technology and therapy Federal Ministry of Health Dental regulatory bodies (Dental Technologists Registration Board, Dental Therapists Registration Board) Oral health workforce planning bodies
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Create a dedicated federal institution for training the dental technology and therapy workforce needed to extend oral health services to all Nigerians.
Key Features
Institution Establishment: Creates the Federal College as a body corporate with a mandate to train dental professionals. Programmes: Offers accredited programmes in dental technology, dental therapy, and related disciplines. Governance: Establishes a governing council and management structure. Quality Assurance: Programmes subject to accreditation by the relevant dental registration boards.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nationwide dental health workforce training Beneficiaries: Dental students; oral health system; patients Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
Apply for admission through the College's admissions process Meet O'Level qualification requirements for desired programme Register with the appropriate dental professional board after graduation Application method: Apply directly to the College.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.health.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Health / Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy
Legal Framework
The Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy (Establishment) Act 2017 establishes the College under statute. It operates under the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, the Dental Technologists Registration Board of Nigeria Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011. The National Health Act 2014 and the National Health Policy provide the broader policy context for dental health training. The National Universities Commission Act governs any degree-awarding powers.