Announcement of the Commencement for Practicing the Profession of Dental Assistant

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



4d912308-205b-4993-8fef-275c9daae5f5 721619 Αναγγελία Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Βοηθού Οδοντιατρείου

At a glance

Points of service

Regional units, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Directorate for Public Health / Department for Health Services and Professions of the region concerned

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

8 + (
1
)

Fees

8 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure concerns the notification of practising the profession of dental assistant and is addressed to natural persons.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Directorate for Public Health / Department for Health Services and Professions of the region concerned

Related links


Last update

04/08/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application / solemn declaration of the applicant (Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) on: ‘Approval to attend at the examinations with a view to obtaining a certificate of qualification as a dental assistant’.

Notes:

1. For Part 1 of the Procedure. 2. For Part 2 of the Procedure

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

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    Requirements

      Fees

        Related


        Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

        Tacit approval

        After expiry of the aforementioned deadline, the applicant may operate the laboratory in question freely Article 3 of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32). In the event of tacit approval as described above, the applicant may request the issuance of the relevant certificate of operation from the Administrative Authority competent for issuing the deed, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 44).

        NACE

          Output & Results

          Output

          Administrative Act

          Steps

            Digital steps

              Other information

              Official title

              Notification of practising the profession of dental assistant

              Languages supported

              Greek, English

              Ways of provision

              Establishment

              Legislation

                Categories

                Τype of procedure

                Trigger

                Applied for

                Trigger (submission method)

                Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

                Life events

                Type

                Outgoing

                End of Process

                Ιndefinite

                N1

                ,


              • 1 Educational 1. The applicant must have:
                • a vocational training diploma at post-secondary vocational training level public and private Vocational Training Institutes (IEK)’ in the specialty of ‘dental assistant’ under Law 2009/1992 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 18), as amended and in force;
                or
                • a diploma from a secondary technical and vocational school in a relevant specialty, or an equivalent qualification, for those serving or having served in military dental clinics or dental clinics of military hospitals under a five-year compulsory military service;
                or
                • equivalent degrees/diplomas (for Part 1 of the procedure).

                No No

              • 2 Prior Service The applicant must have notified the relevant Regional Unit where the dental clinic is located of the start of their traineeship (for Part 1 of the procedure).

                No No

              • 3 Prior Service The traineeship must have been carried out successfully. In particular, graduates of:
                • Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) are required to complete a six-month traineeship in a dental clinic, whether public or private, provided that they have completed the six-month optional traineeship during their studies at the IEK;
                • Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) are required to complete a one-year traineeship in a public or private dental clinic, provided that they have not carried out the optional six-month traineeship during their studies at the Vocational Training Institute (IEK);
                • secondary technical and vocational education must have completed a traineeship of at least two years in a dental clinic (for Part 1 of the procedure).

                No No

              • 4 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant must not have been convicted of a criminal offence (for Part 2 of the procedure).

                No No

              • 5 Educational Applicants must have passed the exams for Part 1 of the procedure (in order to proceed to Part 2 of the procedure).

                No No

              • 6 Health Applicants must provide evidence that they are in good health (for Part 2 of the procedure).

                No No

              • 1 Public treasury fee of EUR 8.00, payable into a bank account of the competent Region. 8 €

                Cost Calculation One-off

                Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)

                Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

                No

              • 1 A copy of the degree certificate or a copy of a foreign degree, together with a certificate of equivalence issued by the relevant recognition authorities. Proof of Study

                A copy of the degree certificate or a copy of a foreign degree, together with a certificate of equivalence issued by the relevant recognition authorities.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: This supporting document is required for Part 1 of the procedure.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 2825

              • 2 A certificate from the competent directorate of the relevant regional authority confirming that the traineeship has taken place. Certificate

                A certificate from the competent directorate of the relevant regional authority confirming that the traineeship has taken place.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: This supporting document is required for Part 1 of the procedure.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 9703

              • 3 A solemn declaration (Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) from the employer with whom the traineeship was completed, with their signature certified. Solemn Declaration

                A solemn declaration (Article 8 of Law 1599/1986) from the employer with whom the traineeship was completed, with their signature certified.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Notes: This supporting document is required for Part 1 of the procedure.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7320

              • 4 A copy of criminal record for general use. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

                A copy of criminal record for general use.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Copy of Criminal Record

                Notes: This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 4750

              • 5 Two colour photographs of passport size. Photograph

                Two colour photographs of passport size.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/myphoto-gia-polites

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: MyPhoto for citizens

                Notes: This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 8298

              • 6 A certificate of passing the examinations as a dental assistant. Certificate

                A certificate of passing the examinations as a dental assistant.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 9703

              • 7 A copy of an identity card or any official document certifying the identity of the applicant, for Greek citizens, or An identity card for Aliens of Hellenic Descent or residence permit for Aliens of Hellenic Descent, for Aliens of Hellenic Descent, or A residence card of a family member of a Greek citizen, lawful residence card, or personal residence permit for third-country nationals, in the case of third-country nationals who are family members of a Greek citizen; or A long-term resident permit for a third-country national, for third-country nationals lawfully residing in Greece, including beneficiaries of international protection; or A second-generation residence permit, for adult third-country nationals who were born in Greece or who successfully completed six grades of a Greek school in Greece before reaching 23 years of age; or a copy of a ten-year residence permit, for third-country nationals who held a valid residence permit at the time of entry into force of Law 3386/2005 and who have completed ten years of lawful residence in Greece during the twelve-year period preceding the submission of the relevant application; or a certificate of family status showing the conclusion of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek citizen, for third-country nationals who have entered into a cohabitation agreement with a Greek citizen; or a copy of an EU Blue Card, for third-country nationals whose purpose of residence is highly qualified employment. Digital copy of identity card

                A copy of an identity card or any official document certifying the identity of the applicant, for Greek citizens, or An identity card for Aliens of Hellenic Descent or residence permit for Aliens of Hellenic Descent, for Aliens of Hellenic Descent, or A residence card of a family member of a Greek citizen, lawful residence card, or personal residence permit for third-country nationals, in the case of third-country nationals who are family members of a Greek citizen; or A long-term resident permit for a third-country national, for third-country nationals lawfully residing in Greece, including beneficiaries of international protection; or A second-generation residence permit, for adult third-country nationals who were born in Greece or who successfully completed six grades of a Greek school in Greece before reaching 23 years of age; or a copy of a ten-year residence permit, for third-country nationals who held a valid residence permit at the time of entry into force of Law 3386/2005 and who have completed ten years of lawful residence in Greece during the twelve-year period preceding the submission of the relevant application; or a certificate of family status showing the conclusion of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek citizen, for third-country nationals who have entered into a cohabitation agreement with a Greek citizen; or a copy of an EU Blue Card, for third-country nationals whose purpose of residence is highly qualified employment.

                Submission by: Ex officio (digital), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons, Software through interoperability

                Notes: This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure. Searches for copies of ID cards will be carried out exclusively by the competent officials of the case-handling bodies using the ‘Digital copy of identity card’ electronic service at https://id-copy.services.gov.gr/.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 1474

              • 8 A health certificate issued by the primary health committee. Health certificate

                A health certificate issued by the primary health committee.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 5511

              • 9 A photocopy of the stamp booklet issued by the Social Security Institute (IKA) or another insurance body. Proof of Insurance

                A photocopy of the stamp booklet issued by the Social Security Institute (IKA) or another insurance body.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: This supporting document is required for Part 2 of the procedure.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7210

              • Presidential Decree 7 2000 8 Α

                Description Professional rights of dental assistants

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/2000/7/pdf

              • Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/14839 2002 1040 Β

                Description Conditions — Supporting documents — Inclusion in Citizen and Business Service Centres — Application forms / by Joint Ministerial Decision G5B/G.P.oik.14015/2020 (ΦΕΚ 822/Series II/2020) — Abolition of implementation of the procedure through Citizen and Business Service Centres and of the corresponding forms laid down in Joint Ministerial Decision DIADP/A1/14839/2002 (ΦΕΚ 1040/Series II/2002)

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2002/1040/pdf

              • Circular Γ4β/Γ.Π. 22837 2017

                Description Proficiency in the Greek language.

                Legal references https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/6%CE%A865465%CE%A6%CE%A5%CE%9F-%CE%9A1%CE%9A?inline=true

                ΑΔΑ 6Ψ65465ΦΥΟ-Κ1Κ

              • Circular Υ7/Γ.Π./6701 2012

                Description Concerning the provisions of Law 3919/2011 (ΦΕΚ 32, Series I), as amended by Article 4, paragraph 16, of Law 4038/2012 (ΦΕΚ 14, Series I).

                Legal references https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/%CE%924%CE%924%CE%98-1%CE%A4%CE%98?inline=true

                ΑΔΑ Β4Β4Θ-1ΤΘ

              • 1 Commencement of procedure



                No No


              • 2 Part 1: announcement of examinations

                Responsible for Implementation Competent body

                Μethod of Implementation Signature


                No No


              • 3 Part 1: submission of supporting documents for participation in the examinations

                Responsible for Implementation Competent body

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description Submission of supporting documents for participation in the examinations

                No No


              • 4 Part 1: conduct of examinations

                Responsible for Implementation Competent body

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description Conduct of examinations by a higher education institute

                No No


              • 5 Part 1: issuing of a certificate of successful completion of the examinations

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

                Μethod of Implementation Signature


                No No


              • 6 Part 1: collection of certificate

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The applicant must submit the application / solemn declaration and provide the necessary supporting documents / forms to the competent department of the Directorate for Health and Social Welfare (Department of Public Health / Department of Health Services and Professions).

                No No


              • 7 Part 2: submission of an application

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The applicant must submit the application / solemn declaration and provide the necessary supporting documents / forms to the competent department of the Directorate for Health and Social Welfare (Department of Public Health / Department of Health Services and Professions).

                No No


              • 8 Part 2: checking the completeness of the supporting documents

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The official from the Department of Public Health / Health Services and Professions shall receive and check the supporting documents submitted by the applicant to ensure they are complete.

                Notes If, during the completeness check, it is found that the supporting documents or forms are incomplete, the official of the Department or the official at the Point of Single Contact (KEP-PSC) shall inform the applicant that they need to be completed and shall not proceed with the submission of the application. The applicant must submit the supporting documents and forms that were not submitted at the time of the initial application.

                No No


              • 9 Part 2: delivery of certificate confirming application submission

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The official of the Registry Department of the Directorate for Health or of the Point of Single Contact (KEP-PSC) shall deliver to the citizen the certificate confirming submission of the application, indicating the file number of the application.

                No No


              • 10 Part 2: forwarding of the file to the Head of Directorate

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Notes The official of the Registry Department or of the Point of Single Contact (KEP-PSC) shall forward the File containing the application and supporting documents to the Head of the Directorate of Health

                No No


              • 11 Part 2: forwarding of the file to the competent department

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The Head of the Directorate shall assess which department the file should be forwarded to and shall forward it to the Public Health / Health Services and Professions Department.

                No No


              • 12 Part 2: checking that the file of supporting documents is correct

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The official of the Department of Health / Health Services and Professions shall check the file containing the supporting documents to ensure that the documents are correct.

                No No


              • 13 Part 2: search for criminal record

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The official of the Department of Health / Health Services and Professions shall search ex officio the applicant’s criminal record.

                No No


              • 14 Part 2: search for degrees

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The official of the Department of Health/Health Services and Professions may, where appropriate, seek confirmation from the higher or further education institutes regarding the applicant’s degree.

                Notes The official of the Department shall inform the applicant if any of the supporting documents is incorrect.

                No No


              • 15 Part 2: forwarding of a recommendation

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The official of the Department shall forward to the Head of the Department their recommendation on whether the legal requirements are met for practising the profession and the file containing the supporting documents.

                No No


              • 16 Part 2: signing of the recommendation by the Head of the Department

                Responsible for Implementation Department Head

                Μethod of Implementation Signature

                Description The Head of the Department shall review the recommendation and the file containing the supporting documents and forms, shall sign the recommendation, and forward it, together with the file containing the supporting documents and forms, to the Head of the Directorate.

                No No


              • 17 Part 2: signing of the decision by the Director

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

                Μethod of Implementation Signature

                Description The Head of the Directorate shall review the recommendation and the file containing the supporting documents and forms, shall sign the recommendation, and forward it, together with the file containing the supporting documents and forms, to the Head of the General Directorate.

                No No


              • 18 Part 2: signing of the recommendation by the Director-General

                Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

                Μethod of Implementation Signature

                Description The Head of the General Directorate shall review the recommendation and the file containing the supporting documents and forms, shall sign the recommendation, and forward it, together with the file containing the supporting documents and forms, to the Deputy Regional Governor.

                No No


              • 19 Part 2: issuance of the decision

                Responsible for Implementation Head of the Region

                Μethod of Implementation Signature

                Description The Deputy Regional Governor shall check the recommendation and the supporting documents and forms, sign the decision and forward it, together with the supporting documents and forms, to the Department of Health/Health Services and Professions.

                No No


              • 20 Part 2: informing the applicant that the certificate is available for receipt

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The official of the Department of Health / Health Services and Professions shall inform the applicant that the certificate is available for receipt.

                No Yes


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