GS Paper 2
Source: PIB
Context: The Parliament has passed the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, aiming to elevate dental education and healthcare standards in India.
Aim: To improve dental care accessibility, professionalism, and global employability for Indian dental professionals.
Key provisions of the Bill:
| Provisions | Description |
| Constitution of NDC and State Dental Councils | Establishes the National Dental Commission (NDC) and mandates State Dental Councils or Joint Dental Councils for decentralized regulation. |
| Three Autonomous Boards | Empowers Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate Dental Education Board, Dental Assessment and Rating Board (DARB), and Ethics and Dental Registration Board (EDRB). |
| Fixed Tenure and Professional Development | Introduces fixed tenures for Chairperson, Members, and Secretary, emphasizing promotive and preventive dental care and soft skills development. |
| Industry Collaboration and Technological Innovation | Encourages partnerships with industry and institutions for dental research and integrates advanced technology into education. |
| Online National Register and Dental Advisory Council | Establishes an online National Register of licensed Dentists, along with a Dental Advisory Council for comprehensive insights and guidance. |
| Merit-Based Selection Process | Appoints NDC Chairman and Members through a merit-based selection process conducted by a Search-cum-Committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary. |
| Collaborative Approaches | Facilitates joint sittings with relevant bodies like National Medical Commission, Pharmacy Council, Nursing Council, and more. |
| Fee Regulation and Constitutions | Empowers Commission to frame fee guidelines for private dental colleges, and requires establishment of State Dental Councils or Joint Dental Councils. |
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