How to obtain Dental Implantology privilege in DHA-Dubai Health Authority for existing specialist Dentists:

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Application process steps:

1. Data flow verification
2. CBT implantologist exam
3. Applying for eligibility
4. Activation of license under facility

Note: If you suspect you are eligible then consider about applying for manual review.

Dental Implantology-Privilege Requirements:

Dental Implant: is a cylindrical and/or tapered post, usually made of titanium that serves as a substitute for the tooth root and provides a strong and sturdy foundation for one or more replacement teeth.

Dental Implantology: is the branch of dental practice pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral function, appearance and health of the patient through the replacement of teeth and contiguous structures with endosseous dental implants and associated prosthetic components.

RECOMMENDATION ONE:HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• The Healthcare Professional shall be licensed and permitted by DHA to provide Implantology services.
• DHA licensed General Dentist and Dental Specialists, except Dental Radiologists are eligible to apply for dental implantology privilege.
• Only Oral Surgeons, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Periodontists can perform advanced surgeries related to dental implants e.g. sinus lift surgery and advanced bone grafting.

The applicant shall provide one of the following:

• Proof of completion of a DHA recognized dental implantology course based on the criteria set in this document.
• Proof that dental Implantology treatment (surgical and prosthetic) was part of their recognized post-graduate specialty program.

RECOMMENDATION TWO: CRITERIA FOR IMPLANT TRAINING COURSE ACCEPTANCE:

Any implantology course inside or outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shall fulfil the below criteria to be accepted by DHA and to ensure qualifying its trainees to apply for the Dental Implantology privilege:

RECOMMENDATION THREE: HEALTH FACILITY APPLICATION PROCESS FOR IMPLANTOLOGY TRAINING:

DHA licensed Health facilities opting to conduct Dental Implantology training (theory & clinical) in their premises shall ensure the following:

• Apply to for clinical training services if requirements from Table 1 are met.
• Fill and submit application to Medical Education and Research Department (MERD) – DHA to review the course details and curriculum.
• Once the course approved from MERD, the health facility should apply via the online licensing system (Sheryan) to add Clinical Training to the facility license through “Amend Facility License service –Add-ons” service, uploading all supportive documents and MERD approval
• All submitted applications will be subject to on-site inspection before obtaining final approval from HRS.
• Once the Clinical Training service permission is issued, the health facility must ensure that all trainees joining the training course are licensed under the health facility as a “trainee” or “full/part time” dentist.
• Training centre opting to conduct Dental Implantology Training (theory part only) in Dubai while the clinical training is taking part outside the city shall ensure the following:
• Fill and submit application to Medical Education and Research Department (MERD) – DHA to review the course details and curriculum.
• Both theoretical and clinical components of the course should be submitted for MERD review
• The applicant may require obtaining further approval from Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

RECOMMENDATION FOUR: HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION PROCESS FOR IMPLANTOLOGY PRIVILEGE

• Completing the approved Implantology course successfully does not allowed the healthcare professional to practise Implantology. The healthcare professional will only be entitled once the privilege is added to his/her license.
•  Application should be submitted via the online Licensing system (Sheryan) along with valid Good Standing Certificate and a copy of recent Implantology Logbook (not older than 2 years).
• All professionals have to pass the required Computer Based Testing (CBT) assessment.
• The training course certificate shall be verified along with other required documents.
• Dentists who have a gap of their clinical implant practice and wish to obtain the licensed privilege; must fulfil the Gap of practice requirement as set in the Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) document, which are as follows:
• CME points required credits in implantology
• Implantology logbook for at least 30 cases in approved training facilities under direct supervision of a licensed Implantologists, which will be subject to DHA review and approval

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