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Welcome

The New Zealand Institute of Dental Technologists exists to facilitate the professional development of Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians in the interests of its members and the communities they serve.

Our website outlines our objectives, provides information for eduational opportunities, and includes a membership application form for registered technicians wishing to join the NZIDT. Non-registered people working in the dental industry are welcome to join under our associate membership scheme.

If you have some information that you believe will be of value to our membership please feel free to contact the Secretariat. If you would like to know more about our organisation you may contact the Secretary or your local regional leader at the details noted on our Branches page.

About Us

Benefits of membership of the NZIDT:

• The voice and watch dog of your profession – The NZIDT is the recognised professional body that represents dental technicians and clinical dental technicians
• Organises annual conference with a heavy fee discounted for members
• Continuing professional development opportunities at branch and national level
• Members receive a discount on some overseas conferences
• Advice and support structure
• Member receive the NZIDT Newsletter
• Branches offer peer review advice
• Public relations support
• $240 discount in annual subscription fees from basediary.com
  

Background

NZIDT was incorporated on 21 September 1977 following a merger of the NZ Dental Technicians Society and the NZ Dental Laboratories Association. The institute represents the interests of Clinical and non-Clinical Dental Technicians and (through association) it also represents non registered Dental Technicians and students.

The Institute has a President (elected annually for a term of no longer than two consecutive years) and a National Executive Committee consisting of between 8 and 10 members. Semi autonomous branch committees organise regular meetings in New Zealand's main centres.

Objectives

In summary, the objectives of the Institute are:

• To study, promote, protect and improve the skills of dental technology
• To promote a spirit of cooperation amongst dental technicians.
• To assist in the reconciliation of disputes between members and their patients or dentist clients.
• To conduct surveys etc to obtain information for the benefit of its members.
• To arrange meetings for members to exchange information and to keep up-to-date with changes and developments within their profession.
• To promote a code of ethics for all members.
• To assist the Dental Technicians Board in its legal purpose.
• To encourage an adequate intake of recruits to the profession by cooperating and liaising with any educational institution providing courses for dental technicians.
• To promote and/or oppose legislative bills or other measures or laws affecting the interests of its members and the profession of dental technology.

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