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

26/06/2026

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

        • 86.23 Dental practice activities

        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://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20000100008

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

              Description Eligibility criteria – Supporting documents – Inclusion in KEP-PSC – Application forms / Joint Ministerial Decision Γ5Β/Γ.Π.οικ.14015/2020 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 822/Β/2020) – Abolition of the implementation of the procedure through KEP/PSC and corresponding forms as laid down in Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/14839/2002 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1040/2002)

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20020201040

            • Circular Γ4β/Γ.Π. 22837/2017 2017

              Description Greek language proficiency.

              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 On the provisions of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32), as amended by Article 4(16) of Law 4038/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 14).

              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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