Q. With reference to the National Dental Commission Act 2023, consider the following statements:
1.The Act establishes the National Dental Commission and mandates the formation of State Dental Councils or Joint Dental Councils.
2.The Act abolishes the concept of maintaining any form of registry for licensed dentists and dental auxiliaries.
3.The Act introduces a fixed tenure for the Chairperson, Members, and Secretary of the Commission, with no possibility of reappointment. .
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Act establishes the National Dental Commission and mandates the formation of State Dental Councils or Joint Dental Councils. The Act will introduce a fixed tenure for the Chairperson, Members, and Secretary of the Commission, with no possibility of reappointment.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Act will provide for maintaining an online and live National Register of licensed dentists and dental auxiliaries.
Source: ForumIAS
