Section 21: Application for registration
consolidated text (as at 2013, amended since). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
21. Application for registration
(1) Every person who wishes to be registered under section 20 shall apply
in person to the Registrar in such form as may be prescribed.
(2) An applicant under subsection (1) shall submit with his application—
(a) in the case of a dental surgeon, the original or a certified copy of
his diploma in dental surgery;
(b) in the case of a dental specialist, the original or a certified copy
of his specialist qualification;
(c) a certified translation in English or French of his diploma in dental
surgery or specialist qualification;
(d) his birth certificate;
(e) other acceptable evidence of his identity;
(f) such other particulars as the Council may require, including evidence of appropriate linguistic skills after proficiency tests.
(3) Where the Registrar is satisfied that an applicant qualifies for registration under this Act, he may, with the approval of the Chairperson, cause the
name of the applicant to be entered in the appropriate register and inform the
Council accordingly.
(4) (a) Notwithstanding subsection (2) (a) and (b), the Registrar may, subject to such conditions as the Chairperson may determine, register an applicant
if the applicant produces evidence to the satisfaction of the Chairperson that the
applicant has obtained a diploma in dental surgery or a specialist qualification.
(b) Where the name of the applicant has been entered in the register
pursuant to subsection (3) or paragraph (a), the Registrar shall, not later
than 60 days from the date of receipt of the application, notify the applicant
in writing of his registration.
(5) Where the Registrar does not register an applicant under subsection (3)
or (4), the Registrar shall refer the application to the Council for its decision.
(6) Where the Council refuses an application, the Registrar shall, not later
than 60 days from the date of receipt of the application, notify the applicant
accordingly, stating the reasons for the refusal.
[S. 21 amended by s. 10 (a) of Act 38 of 2011 w.e.f. 15 December 2011.]