Singapore legislation
Clause 33
Clause 33
Complaint against registered dentist
(1)
Any —
complaint made or information given to the Council of the conduct of a registered dentist in his professional capacity or of his improper act or conduct which brings disrepute to his profession;
information given to the Council on the conviction of a registered dentist of any offence involving fraud or dishonesty, or implying a defect in character which makes him unfit for his profession; or
information given to the Council touching upon the physical or mental fitness of a registered dentist to practise dentistry,shall be in writing and shall be supported by such statutory declaration as the Council may require, except that no statutory declaration shall be required if the complaint or information is made or given by any public officer.
(2)
The Council shall refer any complaint or information referred to in subsection (1), other than a complaint or information touching upon any matter set out in section 21(1)(a) to (e), to a Complaints Committee.
(3)
Where a registered dentist has been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty, the Council shall, notwithstanding subsection (2), forthwith refer the matter to a Disciplinary Committee.