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Announcement of the Commencement for Practicing the Profession of Dental Assistant

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Description

The procedure concerns the notification of practising the profession of dental assistant and is addressed to natural persons.

At a glance

Points of ServiceRegional units, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Directorate for Public Health / Department for Health Services and Professions of the region concerned
Number of Documents0
Cost8 €
Deadline of Implementation3 months
Process Diagram

Conditions

1. The applicant must have: * a vocational training diploma at post-secondary vocational training level public and private Vocational Training Institutes (IEK)’ in the specialty of ‘dental assistant’ under Law 2009/1992 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 18), as amended and in force; or * a diploma from a secondary technical and vocational school in a relevant specialty, or an equivalent qualification, for those serving or having served in military dental clinics or dental clinics of military hospitals under a five-year compulsory military service; or * equivalent degrees/diplomas (for Part 1 of the procedure).

Applicants must have passed the exams for Part 1 of the procedure (in order to proceed to Part 2 of the procedure).

The applicant must have notified the relevant Regional Unit where the dental clinic is located of the start of their traineeship (for Part 1 of the procedure).

The traineeship must have been carried out successfully. In particular, graduates of: * Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) are required to complete a six-month traineeship in a dental clinic, whether public or private, provided that they have completed the six-month optional traineeship during their studies at the IEK; * Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) are required to complete a one-year traineeship in a public or private dental clinic, provided that they have not carried out the optional six-month traineeship during their studies at the Vocational Training Institute (IEK); * secondary technical and vocational education must have completed a traineeship of at least two years in a dental clinic (for Part 1 of the procedure).

The applicant must not have been convicted of a criminal offence (for Part 2 of the procedure).

Applicants must provide evidence that they are in good health (for Part 2 of the procedure).

Fees / Imposts

  • Public treasury fee of EUR 8.00, payable into a bank account of the competent Region.
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (web banking)
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
  • Application / solemn declaration of the applicant (Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) on: ‘Approval to attend at the examinations with a view to obtaining a certificate of qualification as a dental assistant’.
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Note
    1. For Part 1 of the Procedure. 2. For Part 2 of the Procedure
    Applicant status
    Persons
Announcement of the Commencement for Practicing the Profession of Dental Assistant
What you will need
1A copy of the degree certificate or a copy of a foreign degree, together with a certificate of equivalence issued by the relevant recognition authorities.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
This supporting document is required for Part 1 of the procedure.
2A certificate from the competent directorate of the relevant regional authority confirming that the traineeship has taken place.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
This supporting document is required for Part 1 of the procedure.
3A solemn declaration (Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) from the employer with whom the traineeship was completed, with their signature certified.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
This supporting document is required for Part 1 of the procedure.
4A copy of criminal record for general use.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.
5Two colour photographs of passport size.Photograph
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.
6A certificate of passing the examinations as a dental assistant.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.
7A copy of an identity card or any official document certifying the identity of the applicant, for Greek citizens, or An identity card for Aliens of Hellenic Descent or residence permit for Aliens of Hellenic Descent, for Aliens of Hellenic Descent, or A residence card of a family member of a Greek citizen, lawful residence card, or personal residence permit for third-country nationals, in the case of third-country nationals who are family members of a Greek citizen; or A long-term resident permit for a third-country national, for third-country nationals lawfully residing in Greece, including beneficiaries of international protection; or A second-generation residence permit, for adult third-country nationals who were born in Greece or who successfully completed six grades of a Greek school in Greece before reaching 23 years of age; or a copy of a ten-year residence permit, for third-country nationals who held a valid residence permit at the time of entry into force of Law 3386/2005 and who have completed ten years of lawful residence in Greece during the twelve-year period preceding the submission of the relevant application; or a certificate of family status showing the conclusion of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek citizen, for third-country nationals who have entered into a cohabitation agreement with a Greek citizen; or a copy of an EU Blue Card, for third-country nationals whose purpose of residence is highly qualified employment.Digital identity card
Filed by
Ex officio (digital)Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsSoftware through interoperability
Notes
This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure. Searches for copies of ID cards will be carried out exclusively by the competent officials of the case-handling bodies using the ‘Digital copy of identity card’ electronic service at https://id-copy.services.gov.gr/.
8A health certificate issued by the primary health committee.Health certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.
9A photocopy of the stamp booklet issued by the Social Security Institute (IKA) or another insurance body.Proof of Insurance
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.

Online request

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Legislation

  • Description
    Professional rights of dental assistants
    Legal references
  • Description
    Eligibility criteria – Supporting documents – Inclusion in KEP-PSC – Application forms / Joint Ministerial Decision Γ5Β/Γ.Π.οικ.14015/2020 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 822/Β/2020) – Abolition of the implementation of the procedure through KEP/PSC and corresponding forms as laid down in Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/14839/2002 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1040/2002)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Greek language proficiency.
    Legal references
  • Description
    On the provisions of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32), as amended by Article 4(16) of Law 4038/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 14).
    Legal references

About

Process code
721619
NACE code
86.23
Description of NACE code
Dental practice activities
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

After expiry of the aforementioned deadline, the applicant may operate the laboratory in question freely Article 3 of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32). In the event of tacit approval as described above, the applicant may request the issuance of the relevant certificate of operation from the Administrative Authority competent for issuing the deed, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 44).

Other Information

ID: 721619

Name: Announcement of the Commencement for Practicing the Profession of Dental Assistant