s 22 Application for registration as oral health therapist
22.—(1) Every application for registration as an oral health therapist must be made in such form, and must be accompanied by such document, photograph, particulars and fee, as may be prescribed by the Council. (2) Before registering an applicant, the Council may require the applicant to submit himself or herself to a medical examination by a medical practitioner approved by the Council to determine if the applicant is fit to practise dentistry. (3) The medical examination is at the applicant’s own expense. (4) Subject to subsection (5), where a person has complied with subsection (1) and any requirement of the Council mentioned in subsection (2), the Council must register the person as an oral health therapist. (5) The Council may refuse to register any applicant who —(a) has had his or her registration as an oral health therapist in any other country withdrawn, suspended or cancelled; or (b) in the opinion of the Council —(i) is not a person entitled to be registered as an oral health therapist under section 21; (ii) is not of good reputation and character; or (iii) is unfit to practise dentistry by reason of his or her physical or mental condition. (6) Where the Council refuses to register an applicant, the Council must by written notice inform the applicant of the refusal. (7) Any person who is aggrieved by any refusal of the Council under subsection (5) may, within one month of the notice given under subsection (6), appeal to the Minister whose decision is final. (8) For the purposes of subsection (1), the Council may prescribe different fees for different classes of applicants.[21B