DBA considers definition of 'practice'

The Dental Board of Australia, at its last meeting on 29 April, considered a number of issues including the definition of ‘practice’. The communiqué on the meeting notes: “The Board considered a paper on the definition of ‘practice’. The definition – which is currently contained in a number of registration standards that have been approved by the Ministerial Council - has resulted in difficulties for some practitioners. The Board acknowledges the concern raised from the current very broad definition of ‘practice’ that arguably includes any activity in which a dental practitioner uses their professional knowledge. The paper will be modified on the basis of feedback from the 10 National Boards and will be the subject of wide consultation in the next few months”.