Membership
The Complaints Committee shall be composed of 10 members, none of whom shall be a member of the Discipline Committee;
- Four licensed dentists, each having at least 5 years experience as a dentist;
- Two licensed dental hygienists, each having at least 5 years experience as a dental hygienist;
- Two licensed dental assistants, each having at least 5 years experience as a dental assistant;
- Two members of the general public who are not licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists or licensed dental assistants.
Terms of Reference
- Carry out the powers functions and duties delegated to it pursuant to Section 33 and 45 under the Dental Act.
- The term of a member of the Complaints Committee shall not exceed 3 years and the terms of the initial appointment shall be of varying lengths to permit continuity of membership on the Committee.
- The Board may reappoint a member of the Complaints Committee for further terms.
- The Board may, in its discretion, appoint alternates to the members of the Complaints Committee.
- The Board shall appoint one of the dentists on the Complaints Committee to be the Chair.
- The Chair shall be entitled to vote on all matters before the Complaints Committee and in the event of a tied vote, the Chair shall have an additional casting vote.
- Upon receipt of a complaint, the Chair of the Complaints Committee appoints a panel, in accordance with the following:
- If the complaint is against a dentist, the panel shall consist of the Chair, 2 dentists, and 1 member of the public.
- If the complaint is against a dental hygienist, the panel shall consist of the Chair, 1 dentist, 1 dental hygienist and 1 member of the public.
- If the complaints is against a dental assistant, the panel shall consist of the Chair, 1 dentist, 1 dental assistant and 1 member of the public.
- The Complaints Committee may convene and conduct a meeting by telephone conference call.
- The quorum for a meeting of a panel of the Complaints Committee is 3 members.
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