DENTAL COUNCIL OF JAMAICA ​
D E N T A L C O U N C I L
PRACTISING CERTIFICATE
The Dental Council is the statutory body constituted under the Dental Act of 1972 for maintaining self-regulation of the dental professions.
Our primary role is to promote and protect the public interest by ensuring that oral health practitioners are safe and competent to practise.
WELCOME
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar 7, 2016
World Oral Health Day 2016: a focus on protecting the teeth and mouth throughout life
HIGHLIGHTS
PRESS RELEASES
Nov 13, 2017
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging healthcare professionals to prescribe antibiotics only when necessary..
Jan 12, 2014
Preventing Dental Caries in Jamaica
Dental caries, or tooth decay, is one of the most common chronic health problems of children. Untreated caries is painful and may affect diet, school attendance, and sleep.
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OCT 3, 2012
Brush Up Jamaica and University of Florida Dental Students host Health Fair Week for Oral Health Month 2012
Dental Exam Proposed Dates for 2017
The next dates for the dental council exam and dental hygiene exam will be as follows:
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May 18 - 20, 2017
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July 26 - 28, 2017
Note: Dates are subject to change but you will be notified of any changes
Registration for July 2017 Dental Council Exam and Dental Hygiene Exam is open.
Deadline to apply to the council: June 9, 2017
All fees must be paid to the dental council in order to be eligible to sit the exam before June 9.
The payment arrangement for the issuing of Practicing Certificates has not changed for the past two years and continues as follows:
1. The fee for the said Practicing Certificate is J$20,000.0 for the two (2) year period 1/4/2017-30/3/2019.
2. Payments can be made:
a. at the Office of the Dental Council of Jamaica, 50 Half Way
Tree Road, Kingston 5 (cash or cheque), or
b. Any First Global Bank to the following account;
i. New Kingston Branch
ii. Account Number 1032564
c. Once the payment is made at the respective bank, copy the said payment advice (bank deposit slip) and upload it to: jamaicadentalcouncil@gmail.com. or physically forward evidence of such payment to the Office of the Dental Council.
Regards
Dr. Prince
Registrar
BULLETIN
Practising Certificate
Auxiliaries practicing in Jamaica as of January 1, 2018 will need to obtain Annual Practicing Certificates.
Auxiliaries will need to complete 30 hours of continuing education credits over a two-year period.
Notice Regarding Practicing Certificates
