From: Dr. Jamal Rashid Al-Khanji

Director,Healthcare Quality Management /SCH

To: All Dentists in the State of Qatar

Subject: Guidelines for Dentists

General & specialist Scope of practice

At its meeting No. 4 held on 28/2/2012, the Permanent Licensing Committee (PLC )approved the following Guidelines for Dentists,General & specialist Scope of practice.

General Remarks

1. The Proposed guidelines are divided into two parts:

   a. Core privileges (for General Scope Dentist).

   b. Non-core privileges (for certified specialists).

2. Certified Specialists are automatically entitled to all core privileges.

3. Certified Specialists can only apply for non-core privileges outside of their specialty if they provide evidence of advanced training and/or experience in the individual procedure (an interview may be required).

4. General dentists can only apply for non-core privileges if they provide evidence of advanced training and/or experience in the requested procedure (an interview may be required).

5. Dental Scopes of Practice

   1. Orthodontics

      Is the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth (improper bite).

   2. Oral & maxillofacial surgery

      Is the diagnosis, surgical, and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, injuries and defects of the mouth, face, skull, jaw, and associated structures.

   3. Periodontics