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Frequently
Asked Questions
1:
I am a positive person and want to take pro-active steps to
circumvent the negatives imposed upon me as a denture technician. How can I
legally provide a compassionate service directly
to the denture wearing public without the interference of a go-between?
Many
dental technicians are frustrated from having to work through a go-between system that is
counter-productive, often wasting their time with avoidable retries &
remakes, frustrating the patient who is suspecting that neither yourself nor the
dentist knows what either are doing, and having to fight with (or bribe) a dentist to get
paid for the work he/she ordered from you on contract.
You
may become a Denturist. In South Africa, we already have initial recognition in law, but more
needs to be done before you may get a recognized training opportunity and register as a
Clinical Dental Technologist. You can join our Association and work concertedly
towards that goal!
2: Why should I join
The Society?
The Society for
Clinical Dental Technology exists solely to establish the Denturist profession
in South Africa, to achieve legal recognition and establish clinical
training to become Clinical Dental Technologists (Denturists), in the interests
of our members and the communities they serve. Browse the About
Us area to find out more about where we come from and our objectives.
Join us and become part of history as we
make this a reality together.
3:
Who
may join the Society for CDT?
All dental technicians in South Africa who are registered with the SADTC to do
the work of a dental technician, has the potential to get qualified as a
Denturist and is eligible to become a member of The Society for Clinical Dental
Technology. Student dental technicians and retired dental technicians are also
eligible to join. We accept your registration number from the SADTC as proof that you
are eligible to do the work of a dental technician. Your registration number from the SADTC
will therefore be required to
register membership of The Society for Clinical Dental Technology (SCDT).
Qualified denturists working
elsewhere but have aspirations to practice their profession in South Africa,
may also join membership of The Society.
4:
How
much is the Annual Membership fee?
We
appreciate that dental technicians have to pay a license to practice to
the SADTC, and a voluntary membership fee to DENTASA to look after their
professional interests. For that reason our membership fee have been kept low to
accommodate the other expenses. The annual membership fee is currently R400-00,
but paid-up members of DENTASA gets a 25% discount and can join for only R300-00,
for a limited period only. We will appreciate additional donations from any source to
boost our operational capacity.
5:
Why
is there a different fee for DENTASA Members?
We
recognize DENTASA as the Professional Association looking after the interests of
all dental technicians. Members of DENTASA are pro-actively involved in the
maintenance of the profession and are encouraged to join The Society as well, to spearhead and implement the establishment of Denturism as another option for
future professional development. DENTASA is regarded as an appreciated alliance,
and has a stake in everything that impact on dental technology and the
manufacture
of artificial oral appliances. DENTASA is not directly involved with the drive to implement
Denturism in South Africa. That prerogative remains to be the specialized focus and
purpose of The Society!
6:
When
will Denturism become a reality in South Africa?
That
will depend on the commitment, innovation and efforts of our members to reach
the objectives as set out in our Constitution. Unfortunately it is impossible to
commit to time frames, because there is no clear route of implementation and we
have a daunting opponent in the monopoly holder that opposes our initiative. We
are however, convinced that we have the tenacity to meet the challenge and have
the successful examples of our international colleagues as inspirational
motivation. We will need a more powerful membership base to lobby
effectively for public support. Financial restraints have till now been an
inhibiting factor. With more committed members assisting in the various
initiatives, we can reach our objectives sooner.
7:
Could
my dentist-clients find out that I am a member of The Society and of my
ambitions to become a Denturist, and boycott my laboratory because the
initiative could eventually result in competition for dentists in the business
of supplying dentures to the public?
For exactly that reason and unfortunate history, we have a policy of
Privacy of Membership. Therefore your membership to The Society for Clinical Dental Technology will only be accessible
by fellow members and The Society will expect all members to honor that privacy accordingly.
8:
How
do I become a Member of The Society?
Simply
print the Application form, complete and fax or post it to us. Upon receipt of a
membership application, accompanied by receipt of the prescribed annual
membership fee, the Secretary will submit such application to the Executive
Committee for acceptance. If accepted, you will be duly informed and a
unique membership number issued. If your application is not approved for
what ever reason, you will be fully refunded.
Application
for Membership /Annual Renewal
GETTING
THE FORM:
Applicants must fill in the Membership Application
Form that is available
online. Annual
renewal of existing membership may also be
facilitated by utilizing the same form and simply indicating that you are
already a member in the appropriate domain on the form. Follow the icons on your
Toolbar to Print the form, and fill
in all the information required. Fax or
post the completed form to the Secretary, together with proof of payment.
MAKING
PAYMENT:
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Legal
cheques will be accepted and must be made out in the name of the
account holder and posted to our official postal Address. However, please
note that we can not be held responsible for loss of cheques through the post.
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The
Annual Membership fee may be paid directly into The Society's Bank Account. Proof of Payment must be submitted to The
Secretary. A faxed copy of the bank deposit slip should normally be sufficient
proof to link the deposit in our Account with a specific Applicant. Please
assure that the applicant's name is prominently displayed on your deposit slip
so that we can identify and link your deposit.
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Likewise,
if electronic payment is preferred, a printout of the transfer can be faxed
or e-mailed to the Secretary.
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The
Annual Membership fee may alternatively be paid by Debit
Order from a member’s Bank Account into The Society’s Bank Account. If this
is your choice of payment, please fill in and sign the Debit Order
Instruction to your bank, that have been provided for your convenience on
the Application form.
Special
for 2008
For
the 2008 Bookyear we are running a special on annual membership,
for the token
fee of only R50-00 (No discount)
f you would like to join
The Society for CDT, please click the following button,
print & complete the form and fax/post it back.