(Cap 156 section 29) [1 October 1959] (G.N.A. 60 of 1959) (G.N.A. 54 of 1959) Cap 156A reg 1 Citation PART I CITATION AND INTERPRETATION These regulations may be cited as the Dentists (Registration and Disciplinary Procedure) Regulations. Cap 156A reg 2 Interpretation In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "Committee" (小组) means the Preliminary Investigation Committee constituted under regulation 12; "defendant" (被告人) means any registered dentist or applicant for registration against or in respect of whom a complaint or information has been received by the Secretary in accordance with regulation 13; (L.N. 118 of 1968) "notice of inquiry" (研讯通知书) means a notice served in accordance with regulation 17. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 3 Form of register PART II REGISTER AND CERTIFICATES The register shall be- (a) in accordance with Form 1 in the First Schedule, in the case of a dentist resident in Hong Kong; and (b) in accordance with Form 1A in the First Schedule, in the case of a dentist resident outside Hong Kong, or as near thereto as shall be convenient. (L.N. 177 of 1977) Cap 156A reg 4 Fees (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the fees payable under the Ordinance and these regulations shall be the fees prescribed in the Second Schedule. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), no fee shall be payable for an alteration to the register consequent upon a change in marital status. (L.N. 177 of 1977) Cap 156A reg 5 Application for registration (1) An application for registration shall be- (a) if the applicant is resident in Hong Kong- (i) in accordance with Form 2 in the First Schedule; and (ii) completed in the presence of a barrister-at-law, commissioner for oaths, minister of religion, registered dentist or solicitor; or (47 of 1997 s. 10)(b) if the applicant is resident outside Hong Kong- (i) in accordance with Form 2A in the First Schedule; and (ii) completed in the presence of a commissioner for oaths or notary public. (2) An application under paragraph (1) shall be delivered to the Registrar, together with 4 copies of a photograph of the applicant of a size not greater than 50 X 70 mm and not less than 40 X 60 mm. (L.N. 2 of 1985) (L.N. 177 of 1977) Cap 156A reg 6 (Repealed) (Repealed 34 of 1995 s. 8) Cap 156A reg 7 Certificate of registration A certificate of registration shall be in accordance with Form 3 in the First Schedule. (L.N. 177 of 1977) Cap 156A reg 8 Practising certificate A practising certificate shall be in such form as may be determined by the Registrar. (L.N. 177 of 1977) Cap 156A reg 8A Certificate of standing A certificate of standing shall be in such form as may be determined by the Council. (L.N. 177 of 1977) Cap 156A reg 8B Copies of entries and certificates On application and on payment of the appropriate fee prescribed in the Second Schedule- (a) the Registrar shall issue- (i) a certified copy of any entry in the register; (ii) a duplicate certificate of registration; (iii) a certified copy of a certificate of registration; and (b) the Secretary may issue- (i) a certificate of standing; (ii) a certificate verifying registration. (L.N. 177 of 1977) Cap 156A reg 9 Alteration of register When the Registrar makes any alteration to the register under section 15(1) of the Ordinance, he shall retain on the register until otherwise directed by the Council the entry before such alteration was made, in addition to the entry as altered. Cap 156A reg 10 Qualifications (1) A registered dentist may apply to the Registrar to have inserted in the register any degree or qualification recognized by the Council, in addition to any degree or qualification already entered on the register. (2) On receipt of such application, the Registrar shall refer the application to the Council which, after such inquiry as it may consider desirable, shall direct the Registrar either to enter or to refuse to enter such degree or qualification on the register. Cap 156A reg 11 Statement by body corporate The statement required to be transmitted by a body corporate carrying on the business of dentistry to the Registrar in accordance with section 12(3) of the Ordinance shall be in accordance with Form 5 in the First Schedule. Cap 156A reg 12 Preliminary Investigation Committee PART III PROCEEDINGS PREPARATORY TO HEARING BY THE COUNCIL (1) For the purposes of performing the functions conferred upon it by these regulations, there shall be established a committee known as the Preliminary Investigation Committee consisting of- (a) 1 member of the Council elected by the Council, who shall be the chairman of the Committee; (b) 2 registered dentists qualified to be registered under section 8 of the Ordinance, ordinarily resident in Hong Kong, who are not members of the Council and who shall be appointed by the Chairman- (34 of 1995 s. 9) (i) from a panel of not less than 12 such registered dentists nominated by the Hong Kong Dental Association; or (ii) in the event of the Hong Kong Dental Association failing to nominate at least 12 such registered dentists, at the discretion of the Chairman. (2) Save as provided in paragraphs (3), (4) and (5) the members of the Committee shall hold office for 12 months but at the end of such period they may be re-elected or re-appointed, as the case may be. (3) If during the period of his office a member of the Committee appointed under paragraph (1)(b) becomes a member of the Council he shall cease to be a member of the Committee. (4) (a) Where for any reason a person elected or appointed to the Committee under paragraph (1) is or will be unable temporarily to exercise his functions as such member, another person may be elected by the Council or, as the case may be, appointed by the Chairman, to be temporarily a member of the Committee. (b) If the person so unable temporarily to exercise his function as a member of the Committee was elected to the Committee under paragraph (1)(a) the person elected to be temporarily a member of the Committee shall be another member of the Council, who shall, during the period of his membership of the Committee, be chairman of the Committee. (c) If the person so unable temporarily to exercise his functions as a member of the Committee was appointed to the Committee under paragraph (1)(b) the person appointed to be temporarily a member of the Committee shall be a registered dentist qualified to be registered under section 8 of the Ordinance ordinarily resident in Hong Kong, who is not a member of the Council, nominated by the Hong Kong Dental Association. (34 of 1995 s. 9) (5) If- (a) at the time the membership of any person elected or appointed to be a member of the Committee under paragraph (1) terminates by virtue of paragraph (2) or paragraph (3); or (b) at the time the membership or any person elected or appointed to be temporarily a member of the Committee under paragraph (4) terminates, the Committee is considering any complaint or information under these regulations, then if such person is not thereupon elected or re-elected or, as the case may be, appointed or re-appointed, to be member of the Committee, the membership of such person shall continue by virtue of this paragraph for the purposes of the consideration of such complaint or information by the Committee, but for no other purpose, until the Committee has discharged its functions in respect of such complaint or information. (6) A person elected or appointed to be a member of the Committee may at any time resign his membership of the Committee by notice in writing addressed to the Secretary or, as the case may be, the Chairman, save that, if at the time such notice is given the Committee is considering any complaint or information the person so resigning shall, if so required by the Council or, as the case may be, the Chairman, continue to be a member of the Committee for the purposes of the consideration of such complaint or information but for no other purpose, until the Committee has discharged its functions in respect of the complaint or information. (7) No member of the Committee shall attend any meeting of the Council as a member of the Council during the hearing or determination of any complaint or information against any person which is referred to the Council by the Committee for determination if such member has attended any meeting of the Committee at which such complaint or information was considered. (8) The Committee shall meet from time to time as directed by the chairman of the Committee who may at any time adjourn any meeting of the Committee. (L.N. 118 of 1968; L.N. 177 of 1977; L.N. 6 of 1985; 62 of 1987 s. 10; 4 of 1988 s. 7) Cap 156A reg 13 Submission or receipt of complaint or information Where a complaint is made to or information is received by the Secretary that a registered dentist- (a) has been convicted in Hong Kong or elsewhere of any offence punishable with imprisonment; (L.N. 6 of 1985) (b) has been guilty of unprofessional conduct; (c) has obtained registration by fraud or misrepresentation; (d) was not at the time of his registration entitled to be registered; or (e) is practising dentistry in premises or under conditions which are unsuitable for such practice, or that an applicant for registration- (i) has been convicted in Hong Kong or elsewhere of any offence punishable with imprisonment; (L.N. 6 of 1985) (ii) has been guilty of unprofessional conduct; or (L.N. 162 of 1993) (iii) is the subject of an existing order made under section 17(1)(i) or (ii) of the repealed Ordinance, the Secretary shall submit the complaint or information to the Committee. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 14 Complaint or information touching conduct (1) Where, in a complaint or information submitted by the Secretary to the chairman of the Committee under regulation 13, any allegation is made which in the opinion of the chairman of the Committee gives rise to a question whether a registered dentist or an applicant for registration has been guilty of unprofessional conduct, the chairman of the Committee may require that the complaint or information be formulated in writing setting out the grounds thereof and, except where the complaint or information is in writing under the hand of a public officer, supported by one or more statutory declarations as to the facts of the case. (2) Each statutory declaration referred to in paragraph (1)- (a) shall state the address and description of the declarant; and (b) if any fact declared is not within the personal knowledge of the declarant, shall state the source of the declarant's information and the grounds for his belief in the truth of the facts; and (c) (Repealed 34 of 1995 s. 10) (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 15 Reference of complaint or information to the Committee (1) Where a complaint or information is submitted to the chairman of the Committee by the Secretary, the chairman of the Committee shall, unless it appears to him that the complaint or information is frivolous or groundless and should not proceed further, direct that the complaint or information be referred to the Committee for its consideration and shall fix a date upon which it is proposed that the Committee shall meet to consider the complaint or information. (2) Where the chairman of the Committee directs that a complaint or information be referred to the Committee, he shall direct the Secretary to, and the Secretary when so directed shall- (a) notify the defendant of the receipt of the complaint or information; (b) inform him of the substance thereof; (c) forward to him a copy of any statutory declaration furnished under regulation 14(1); (d) inform him of the date upon which the Committee is due to meet for the purpose of considering the complaint or information; and (e) invite him to submit to the Committee any explanation of his conduct or of any other matter alleged in the complaint or information which he may have to offer. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 15A Consideration of complaint or information by the Committee (1) At the meeting at which the complaint or information is considered by the Committee, the Secretary shall put before the Committee the complaint or information, any statutory declaration received therewith, any explanation submitted by the defendant and any other document or matter in the nature of evidence relevant to or in support of the complaint or information and which is available. (2) The Committee, having regard to any explanation or declaration made by the defendant, shall consider the complaint or information, any statutory declaration received therewith and any document or matter put before it by the Secretary under paragraph (1) and, subject to the provisions of this regulation, shall determine either- (a) that no inquiry shall be held; or (b) that the complaint or information shall in whole or in part be referred to the Council for inquiry. (3) Before coming to a determination under paragraph (2), the Committee may cause to be made such further investigations and may obtain such additional advice or assistance as it considers necessary. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 16 Determination of Committee that no inquiry be held If the Committee determine that no inquiry shall be held, the chairman of the Committee shall direct the Secretary to, and the Secretary when so directed shall, inform any complainant and the defendant of the decision of the Committee and no inquiry shall be held. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 17 Determination of Committee that inquiry be held (1) If the Committee determine that an inquiry shall be held it shall refer the case to the Council and the chairman of the Committee shall notify the Chairman of the Council of the matters into which inquiry is to be made. (2) Where a case has been referred to the Council under paragraph (1), the Chairman of the Council shall fix a date upon which it is proposed that the inquiry shall be held and shall direct the Secretary to, and the Secretary when so directed shall, within 1 month of the determination of the Committee, serve on the defendant a notice of inquiry in accordance with Form 6 in the First Schedule together with a copy of these regulations. (3) A notice of inquiry shall- (a) specify in the form of a charge or charges the matters into which inquiry is to be made; and (b) state the date, time and place at which the inquiry is proposed to be held. (4) Except with the consent in writing of the defendant, an inquiry shall not be held less than 28 days after the date of service of the notice of inquiry. (5) Service of a notice of inquiry on the defendant may be by registered post addressed to him at the address shown on the register or at his address last known to the Secretary if different. (6) Within the time stipulated for service of the notice of inquiry, the Secretary shall send a copy of the notice of inquiry to any complainant. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 18 Adjournment of inquiry (1) The Chairman of the Council may adjourn any inquiry to such date as he thinks fit. (2) Notice of any such adjournment shall be given to the defendant and to any complainant. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 19 Reference back to Committee (1) Where, after a complaint or information has been referred to the Council for inquiry, further information is subsequently produced in writing which suggests that an inquiry should not be held, the Council may refer back the case to the Committee for further consideration. (2) As soon as may be after the giving of any such direction, the chairman of the Committee shall direct the Secretary to, and the Secretary when so directed shall, give notice thereof to any complainant and to the defendant. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 20 Documents to be furnished to Council The defendant and any complainant shall furnish to the Secretary, not less than 10 days before the date of an inquiry or such lesser period as the Council may determine, 2 copies of all documents upon which he intends to rely at the hearing of the said inquiry. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 21 Documents to be available to each party The Secretary on the request of the defendant or a complainant and on the payment of his reasonable charge therefor shall send to the defendant or to the complainant, as the case may be, copies of any document sent to the Secretary by the other party for the purposes of an inquiry. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 22 Notice to produce Any party may at any time give to any other party notice to produce any document alleged to be in the possession of that party and, on failure to produce such document, may prove the contents thereof by any alternative method. Cap 156A reg 23 Amendment of notice (1) Where before the hearing or at any stage of the hearing it appears to the Council that a notice of inquiry is defective, the Chairman may give such directions for the amendment of the notice as may be thought necessary to meet the circumstances of the case unless, having regard to the merits of the case, he is of the opinion that the required amendments cannot be made without injustice to the defendant. (2) The Secretary as soon as is practicable, after the amendment of a notice of inquiry, shall give notice in writing thereof to the defendant and to any complainant. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 24 Record of proceedings PART IV PROCEEDINGS AT HEARING OF THE COUNCIL (1) A shorthand writer may be appointed by the Council to prepare a verbatim record of the proceedings. (2) If a verbatim record of any proceedings or any part of any proceedings has been prepared the Chairman, on application to him by any party and on payment to him of a fee $73 for each folio of 72 words or part thereof, shall furnish such party with a copy of such record. (L.N. 118 of 1968; L.N. 124 of 1992) Cap 156A reg 25 Opening of inquiry (1) At the opening of an inquiry the Secretary shall read the notice of inquiry. (2) If the defendant is not present or represented by his solicitor or counsel at the opening of the inquiry, the Secretary shall furnish to the Council such evidence as the Council may require that the notice of inquiry was served on the defendant in accordance with the provisions of regulation 17 and, on being satisfied as to such evidence, the Council may proceed with the inquiry in the absence of the defendant. (3) If the defendant is present at the inquiry the Chairman, immediately after the charge has been read, shall inform him of his right to cross-examine witnesses, to give evidence and to call witnesses on his behalf. Cap 156A reg 26 Objections on point of law (1) After the reading of the notice of inquiry the defendant, or his solicitor or counsel, may object to any charge on a point of law and, upon such objection, any other party to the inquiry may reply thereto and, if any such party replies to such objection, the defendant, or his solicitor or counsel, shall be permitted to answer such reply. (2) If such objection is upheld by the Council the charge to which such objection relates shall be considered only subject to such objection. Cap 156A reg 27 Order of procedure Subject to the provisions of regulations 25 and 26, the following order of procedure shall be observed- (a) the complainant, or his solicitor or counsel, or in their absence, or if there is no complainant, the Secretary, shall present the case against the defendant and adduce the evidence in support thereof and shall close the case against the defendant: Provided that, on the application of the Chairman, the Secretary for Justice may appoint a legal officer within the meaning of the Legal Officers Ordinance (Cap 87) to carry out the duties of the Secretary in respect of that inquiry in the absence of a complainant and his solicitor or counsel; (4 of 1988 s. 7; L.N. 362 of 1997) (b) at the conclusion of the presentation of the case against the defendant, he or his solicitor or counsel may make either or both of the following submissions in relation to any charge in respect of which evidence has been adduced- (i) that sufficient evidence has not been adduced upon which the Council can find that the facts alleged in that charge have been proved; (ii) hat the facts alleged in the charge are not such as to constitute the offence charged, and where such submission is made, a reply thereto may be made by the complainant, or by his solicitor or counsel, or in their absence by the Secretary, and the defendant may answer such reply; (c) if a submission is made under paragraph (b), the Council shall consider and determine whether the submission shall be upheld and- (i) the Chairman shall announce the determination of the Council; and (ii) if the Council upholds the submission in respect of any charge, the finding shall be recorded that the defendant is not guilty on that charge; and (iii) if the Council rejects the submission, the Chairman shall call upon the defendant to state his case; (d) the defendant, or his solicitor or counsel, may then adduce evidence in support of his case and may address the Council: Provided that only one address may be made under this paragraph, and where evidence has been adduced by or on behalf of the defendant such address may be made either before or after such evidence has been adduced; (e) at the conclusion of the case of the defendant, the complainant, or his solicitor or counsel, or in their absence the Secretary, may address the Council in reply, only if evidence has been adduced by or on behalf of the defendant other than by his own evidence, or with the special leave of the Council. Cap 156A reg 28 Postponement of judgment (1) At the conclusion of the proceedings under regulation 27, the Council shall consider and determine whether to postpone judgment. (2) If the Council decides to postpone judgment, the judgment of the Council shall stand postponed until such future meeting of the Council as the Council may decide, and the Chairman shall announce the decision of the Council in such terms as the Council may approve. (3) If the Council decides not to postpone judgment, the Council shall consider and determine whether the facts alleged in any charge before the Council have been proved to its satisfaction and whether the defendant is guilty of the offence charged. (4) When the Council has come to its decision under paragraph (3), the Chairman shall announce the decision of the Council in such terms as the Council may approve. Cap 156A reg 29 Notice of determination of judgment (1) Where under the provisions of regulation 28(2), the judgment of the Council in respect of a charge stands postponed to a future meeting of the Council, the Secretary, not less than 1 week before the date fixed for such future meeting, shall serve on the defendant a notice specifying the date, time and place fixed for the meeting of the Council and inviting him to appear at such meeting; such notice shall be served in the manner provided by regulation 17 for the service of a notice of inquiry. (2) If there is a complainant in respect of the charge, a copy of the notice shall be sent to such complainant. (3) At such future meeting the Chairman may invite the Secretary to recall, for the information of the Council, the position in which the case stands and the Council may hear any other party to the proceedings. (4) The Council shall then consider and determine its judgment in accordance with the provisions of regulation 28 and shall announce its decision in the manner set forth in that regulation. Cap 156A reg 30 Postponement of sentence (1) After the announcement of the decision of the Council in respect of the charge, if such decision be a finding of guilty of the offence charged, the Council shall consider and determine whether or not to postpone sentence on the defendant. (2) If the Council decides to postpone sentence, the sentence of the Council shall stand postponed until such future meeting of the Council as the Council may decide, and the Chairman shall announce the decision of the Council in such terms as the Council may approve. Cap 156A reg 31 Address in mitigation (1) At any meeting of the Council at which sentence on a defendant is to be decided by the Council, before the Council shall decide such sentence an opportunity shall be given to the defendant, or his solicitor or counsel, to address the Council by way of mitigation and to adduce evidence as to the circumstances leading to the offence and as to the character and antecedents of the defendant. (1A) At any such meeting- (a) the Secretary or other person presenting the case to the Council may produce to the Council the records of any meeting of the Council at which an order was made against the defendant pursuant to section 18 of the Ordinance; and (b) the defendant, in person or by his solicitor or counsel, may address the Council by way of mitigation and may adduce evidence as to the circumstances leading to any such previous order. (L.N. 177 of 1977) (2) The Council shall then consider and determine the sentence on the defendant and the Chairman shall announce the decision of the Council in such terms as the Council may approve. Cap 156A reg 32 Notice of postponement of sentence (1) Where, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 30, the decision of the Council in regard to the sentence in respect of any charge stands postponed to a future meeting of the Council, the Secretary, not less than 1 week before the date fixed for such future meeting, shall serve on the defendant a notice specifying the date, time and place fixed for the meeting of the Council and inviting him to appear at such meeting; such notice shall be served in the manner provided by regulation 17 for the service of a notice of inquiry. (2) If there is a complainant in respect of the charge, a copy of the notice shall be sent to such complainant. Cap 156A reg 33 Evidence (1) Evidence may be taken by the Council by oral statement on oath or by written deposition or statement. (2) A summons to any person requiring him to attend an inquiry to give evidence or produce any document or other thing in his possession, in accordance with the provisions of section 19 of the Ordinance, may be in accordance with Form 7 in the First Schedule. (3) Every witness shall be examined by the party producing him and may then be cross-examined by the other party and only upon matters arising out of such cross-examination may be re-examined by the party producing him. (4) The Council may decline to admit the evidence of any deponent to a document who is not present for, or who declines to submit to, cross-examination. (5) The Chairman, and members of the Council through the Chairman, may put such questions to the parties or to any witness as they may think desirable. Cap 156A reg 34 Voting (1) In the taking of the votes of the Council on any question to be determined by them, the Chairman shall call upon the members to signify their votes by raising their right hands, and shall thereupon declare the determination of the Council in respect of such question. (2) Where the determination of the Council so declared by the Chairman is challenged by any member of the Council, the Chairman shall call upon each member severally to declare his vote, announce his own vote and announce the number of members of the Council who have voted each way, and the result of the vote. (3) Where on any question to be determined by the Council the votes are equal, the question shall be deemed to have been decided in favour of the defendant. (4) No person other than members of the Council and the Legal Adviser shall be present when the Council votes on any matter. (L.N. 118 of 1968) Cap 156A reg 35 Inquiry by the Council PART V DUTIES OF LEGAL ADVISER The Legal Adviser shall be present at every inquiry held by the Council in accordance with the provisions of section 9 or section 18 of the Ordinance and no such inquiry shall commence if the Legal Adviser is not present. Cap 156A reg 36 Ordinary meetings of Council The Chairman may give to the Legal Adviser prior notice that his advice may be required at any meeting of the Council, other than an inquiry under section 9 or section 18 of the Ordinance, or at any meeting of the Committee and, if such notice is given, the Legal Adviser shall be present at such meeting. Cap 156A reg 37 Advice by Legal Adviser (1) When the Legal Adviser advises the Council on any question of law as to evidence, procedure or any other matter in any inquiry under section 9 or section 18 of the Ordinance he shall do so in the presence of every party to the proceedings or the person representing each party or, if the advice is tendered after the Council has commenced to deliberate as to its findings, every such party or person as aforesaid shall be informed of the advice that the Legal Adviser has tendered. (2) In any case where the Council does not accept the advice of the Legal Adviser on any such question as aforesaid, every such party or person shall be informed of this fact. Cap 156A Sched 1 Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 37 of 2000 s. 3 FORM 1 [regulation 3] DENTISTS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 156) REGISTER (FOR DENTISTS RESIDENT IN HONG KONG) Name Principal and other practising addresses Qualification and date Certificate of Registration No. Photograph Remarks (L.N. 177 of 1977) _______________ FORM 1A [regulation 3] DENTISTS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 156) REGISTER (FOR DENTISTS RESIDENT OUTSIDE HONG KONG) Name Address (permanent) Address (for corre- spondence) Qualification and date Certificate of Registration No. Photograph Remarks (L.N. 177 of 1977) _______________ FORM 2 [regulation 5] DENTISTS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 156) APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A DENTIST BY AN APPLICANT RESIDENT IN HONG KONG I ................................................................................................................................... of ......................................................................................................................................... apply for registration as a registered dentist in accordance with section 9 of the Dentists Registration Ordinance. 2. I have not been convicted in Hong Kong or elsewhere of any offence punishable with imprisonment, nor have I ever been found guilty of misconduct in a professional respect. 3. I hold the following qualifications- ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... Declared at Hong Kong ｝ this .................. day of ......................... ............................................................ 19 ............ Before me, Barrister-at-law, Commissioner for Oaths, Minister of Religion, Registered Dentist or Solicitor. Photograph (L.N. 177 of 1977; 47 of 1997 s. 10) _______________ FORM 2A [regulation 5] DENTISTS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 156) APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A DENTIST BY AN APPLICANT RESIDENT OUTSIDE HONG KONG I ................................................................................................................................... of ......................................................................................................................................... apply for registration as a registered dentist in accordance with section 9 of the Dentists Registration Ordinance. 2. (a) My permanent address is .......................................................................... ........................................................................................................; and (b) My address for correspondence in Hong Kong is ........................................ ................................................................................................................. 3. I have not been convicted in Hong Kong or elsewhere of any offence punishable with imprisonment, nor have I ever been found guilty of misconduct in a professional respect. 4. I hold the following qualifications- ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... Declared at Hong Kong ｝ this .................. day of ......................... ............................................................. 19 ............ Before me, Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public Photograph at ......................................... (L.N. 177 of 1977) _______________ FORM 3 [section 10 & regulation 7] DENTISTS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 156) CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION No. ................................ I hereby certify that the following is a true copy of particulars extracted from the entry in the Register- Name Address Date of Registration Qualifications Fee paid: $835 Photograph ........................................................... Registrar. ......................................... 19............. (L.N. 177 of 1977; 34 of 1995 s. 11) _______________ FORM 4 (Repealed L.N. 177 of 1977) _______________ FORM 5 [regulation 11] DENTISTS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 156) PARTICULARS OF DIRECTORS OR MANAGERS OR PERSONS WHO PERFORM DENTAL OPERATIONS Presented by (a)................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................... Particulars of the directors or managers (b) of (a) .................................................................. Company of (c) ......................................................................... or of persons who perform dental operations in connection with the business of the said company. Names in full Status (d) Address Business Residential (Signature) ................................................. (State whether director or manager or secretary). Dated this day of , 19 . (a) Registered name of company. (b) "Director" includes any person who occupies the position of a director by whatever name called, and any person in accordance with whose directions or instructions the directors of a company are accustomed to act. (c) Registered address of company. (d) State whether director, manager or a person who performs dental operations in connection with the business of the company. ______________ FORM 6 [regulation 17] DENTISTS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 156) NOTICE OF INQUIRY [Date]Sir/Madam, On behalf of the Dental Council of Hong Kong notice is hereby given to you that, in consequence of a complaint made against you to the Council/information received by the Council, an inquiry is to be held into the following charge(s) against you:- (If the charge relates to conviction) That you were on the ........................................ day of ........................, 19...... at (specify court recording the conviction) convicted of (set out particulars of the conviction in sufficient detail to identify the case). or (If the charge relates to conduct) That you (set out briefly the facts alleged): and that in relation to the facts alleged you have been guilty of unprofessional conduct. or (If the charge relates to obtaining registration by fraud or misrepresentation) That you (set out briefly the facts alleged): and that in relation to the facts alleged you obtained registration by fraud or misrepresentation. or (If the charge alleges that the registered dentist was not qualified, at the time of his registration, to be registered) That you (set out briefly the facts alleged): and that in relation to the facts alleged you were not at the time of your registration qualified to be registered. or (If the charge alleges that the registered dentist is practising dentistry in premises or under conditions which are unsuitable for such practice) That you (set out briefly the facts alleged): and that in relation to the facts alleged you are practising dentistry in premises or under such conditions which are unsuitable for such practice. or (If the charge alleges that an applicant for registration has been convicted in Hong Kong or elsewhere of any offence punishable with imprisonment, or has been guilty of unprofessional conduct or is the subject of an existing order made under section 17(1)(i) or (ii) of the repealed Ordinance) That on the ................ day of......................., 19..... you made application to the Secretary for registration in accordance with section 9 of the Dentists Registration Ordinance, whereas (set out briefly the facts alleged): and that in relation to the facts alleged your name should not be entered upon the register. (Where there is more than one charge, the charges are to be numbered consecutively). Notice is further given to you that on (day of the week) the ..................................... day of ..................., 19......, a meeting of the Dental Council of Hong Kong will be held at ......................, at ............a.m./p.m. to consider the above-mentioned charge(s) against you, and to determine whether or not the said Council should take any action against you under (state whether section 9 or 18) of the Dentists Registration Ordinance. You are hereby invited to answer in writing the above-mentioned charge(s) and also to appear before the Council at the place and time specified above, for the purpose of answering such charge(s). You may appear in person or by counsel or solicitor. The Council has power, if you do not appear, to hear and decide upon the said charge(s) in your absence. Any answer, admission, or other statement or communication which you may desire to make with respect to the said charge(s) should be addressed to the Secretary. If you desire to make any application that the inquiry should be postponed, you should send the application to the Secretary as soon as may be, stating the grounds on which you desire a postponement. Any such application will be considered by the Chairman of the Dental Council. A copy of the Dentists (Registration and Disciplinary Procedure) Regulations is sent herewith for your information. I have the honour to be, Sir/Madam, Your obedient servant. ........................................................ Secretary. (L.N. 118 of 1968; 80 of 1997 s. 102; 37 of 2000 s. 3) _________________ FORM 7 [regulation 33] DENTISTS REGISTRATION ORDINANCE (Chapter 156) SUMMONS TO WITNESS In the matter of a Disciplinary Inquiry under section 9/section 18 of the Ordinance: And in the matter of (1).............................................................................................. To (2) ............................................................................................................................... You are hereby summoned to appear before the Dental Council of Hong Kong at ............. ................... upon the .................. day of ................................................, at ............... o'clock in the .................................................. noon to give evidence touching the matter under inquiry (3) and also to bring with you and produce (4) .................................................................. Given under my hand this ........................ day of .................................................... Chairman, Dental Council of Hong Kong. Note: (1) Insert name of registered dentist. (2) Insert name and address of witness. (3) Delete if not required. (4) Specify the books, documents or other things to be produced. Cap 156A Sched 2 FEES [sections 9(2) & 11A, regulations 4, 6 & 8B] Item Particular Fee $ 1. Registration ........................................................................................ 1890 2. Re-registration .................................................................................... 1650 3. Certificate of standing ......................................................................... 475 4. Certificate verifying registration ........................................................... 475 5. Alteration to the register ...................................................................... 615 6. Certified copy of an entry in the register ............................................... 475 7. Duplicate certificate of registration ...................................................... 530 8. Certified copy of certificate of registration ............................................ 530 9. Practising certificate- (a) for a dentist whose name is on the register for dentists resident in Hong Kong ................................................................................ (b) for a dentist whose name is on the register for dentists resident outside Hong Kong ..................................................................... (c) (Repealed 34 of 1995 s. 12) (d) for a person deemed to be a registered dentist under section 30(3)(a) ..................................................................................... 460 290 460 10. Entrance for examination, in each part ................................................ 4395 (L.N. 183 of 1989; L.N. 600 of 1994; 34 of 1995 s. 12; L.N. 10 of 1997; L.N. 314 of 2000)
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