National Dental Commission Bill, 2023

On 28th July, 2023, the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 was passed in the Lok Sabha.

  • The Bill seeks to repeal the Dentists Act, 1948.

Salient Features

National Dental Commission (NDC)

  • It seeks to replace the Dental Council of India with the National Dental Commission (NDC).
  • It will draft policies and maintain quality standards in dental education and the profession.
  • The new commission will also regulate fees for 50% seats in private dental colleges.

Composition

  • The composition of the NDC will be similar to that of the National Medical Commission (NMC), which had replaced the Medical Council of India.
  • The head office of ....
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