Latest procedures for applying for a license to operate a dental clinic

License to operate a dental clinic is the basis to ensure the clinic operates legally. Complying with the correct procedures and fully meeting the conditions helps the permit application process go smoothly and quickly. This article will provide detailed information about the documents, processes, and issues related to applying for a license to operate a dental clinic.

Conditions for granting a license to operate a dental clinic

To be granted a license to operate a dental clinic, in addition to meeting the conditions in Article 40 of Decree 96/2023/ND-CP, you must also meet the separate conditions in Article 47 of Decree 96/2023/ND-CP. Specifically as follows:

1. Facilities:

• The clinic must have a place to welcome patients, and the examination room must have a minimum area of ​​10m²;
• Arrange at least 01 dental chair, the area for each dental chair is at least 5m²;
• In case of performing dental implants, there must be a separate room for performing dental implants with a minimum area of ​​10m².

2. Human resources:

• The person responsible for technical expertise must be a practitioner with one of the following professional titles:
• Doctor with the scope of dental practice;
• Doctor with specialized scope of practice in dentistry.

3. Have an anaphylactic emergency box and enough specialized emergency drugs appropriate to the specialties within the clinic’s scope of professional activities.

Application for license to operate a dental clinic

The application for a dental clinic operating license is specified in Article 52 of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment 2023 and Article 60 of Decree 96/2023/ND-CP. Specifically, the profile includes:

• Application for an operating license according to form No. 02, Appendix II issued with Decree 96/2023/ND-CP;
• A valid copy of the establishment decision or document with the name of the dental clinic or business registration certificate for private clinics or investment certificate for foreign-invested clinics;
• A valid copy of the practice license and confirmation of practice history of the person responsible for the clinic’s technical expertise;
• A valid copy of the practice license and confirmation of practice history of the person in charge of the clinic’s specialized department;
• A declaration of facilities, list of medical equipment, list of personnel meeting the conditions for granting an operating license and documents proving and confirming those declarations;
• A list clearly stating the full name and practice license number of each practitioner registered to practice at the clinic;
• The list of technical expertise of the clinic is proposed on the basis of the list of technical expertise issued by the Minister of Health;

Procedures for applying for a license to operate a dental clinic

The process of applying for a dental clinic operating license is carried out according to the following steps:

Step 1: Submit application:

• Submit 01 set of new application documents and pay fees to the Department of Health where the dental clinic operates.
• After receiving the dossier, the dossier-receiving agency issues a dossier receipt receipt to the requesting facility.

Step 2: Review and appraise documents and issue licenses:

1. In case there is no request to amend or supplement documents:

• The operating licensing agency shall organize the appraisal of operating conditions and the technical list implemented at the requesting facility and prepare an appraisal record within 60 days from the date recorded on the application receipt note;
• In case there is no request for amendment or supplementation, a new operating license must be issued and a decision to approve the technical list implemented at the facility must be issued within 10 working days from the date of issuance of the appraisal record;
• In case there is a request for amendment or supplementation, it must be clearly stated in the content of the appraisal record.

2. In case of request to amend or supplement documents:

• The agency issuing the operating license must send a document to the application base, which must specifically state the documents and content that need to be amended and supplemented within 10 days from the date recorded on the application receipt slip.
• After amending and supplementing the dossier, the facility requests to send a written notice and documents proving that the amendment and supplement has been completed.
• After receiving the amended and supplemented dossier, the operating licensing agency is responsible for carrying out the activities in section 1.

Step 3: Publish clinic information:

Within 05 working days from the date of issuance of the operating license, the operating licensing agency shall publish it on its electronic portal and on the Information System on management of medical examination and treatment activities.

Consulting services and support for applying for a license to operate a dental clinic

Long Phan provides consulting services and support for applying for a full dental clinic operating license. We have a team of experienced experts, ready to answer all questions and assist customers in completing all procedures quickly and effectively. Our services include:

• Consulting on conditions for applying for a license to operate a dental clinic;
• Consulting, supporting in drafting and completing application for operating license;
• Instructions on the order and procedures for applying for an operating license;
• Consulting with competent authorities to issue clinic operating licenses;
• Consulting on fees for applying for a clinic operating license;
• Representing customers to quickly carry out procedures for applying for a license to operate a dental clinic;
• Consulting and guidance on explaining and supplementing documents (if any);
• Consulting and answering other related issues.

Applying for a license to operate a dental clinic is an important step for the clinic to operate legally and provide quality oral health care services to the community. Long Phan is ready to accompany and support customers throughout this process. Please contact us immediately via the hotline: 0906735386 for the best advice and support.