Announcement of the Commencement for Practicing the Profession of Dental Technician

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, Department of Health Services and Health Professions of the Competent Region, Public Health Directorate / Directorate of Doctors, Other Scientists and Health Professionals.

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

4 + (
1
)

Fees

8 €

Deadline of completion

1 month

Description

The procedure concerns the announcement of the commencement for practicing the profession of dental technician.

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

Department of Health Services and Health Professions of the Competent Region, Public Health Directorate / Directorate of Doctors, Other Scientists and Health Professionals.

Related links


Last update

01/07/2026

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) (Request description: Announcement of the commencement for practicing the profession of the dental technician) in which it must also state that:
  • has not been convicted of any criminal offense or of any action relating to the exercise of my professional capacity
  • declares responsibly that he has been convicted of the following offenses (which he mentions).


What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related


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

        Tacit approval

        In case no response has been provided before the above deadline, it is considered that the application of the interested party has been implicitly accepted (tacit approval) and the profession can be practiced (art. 3 of Law 3919/2011). The applicant, in the aforementioned case of tacit approval, may request a relevant certificate from the administrative authority responsible for issuing the act, in accordance with paragraph 4 of article 10 of 3230/2004 (Government Gazette 44/A/2004).

        NACE

        • 32.5 Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies

        Output & Results

        Output

        Administrative Act

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Announcement of Practicing the Profession of Dental Technician

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Ways of provision

            Establishment

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (handwritten), Application (digital)

              Life events

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              N1


            • 1 Educational The interested person must have a degree in dentistry from the Higher Technological Educational Institution (ATEI) or Technological Educational Institution (TEI) of the domestic or equivalent foreign school In case the interested party is a citizen of an EU member state and has acquired his professional qualifications in another Member State - either as a self-employed person or as an employee, his professional qualifications must have been recognized by the competent body of the country.

              No No

            • 2 Administrative The interested party must register at the relevant Regional Department of the Panhellenic Association of Dental Technicians

              No No

            • 3 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses In the event that the person concerned has not been convicted, he declares responsibly that he has not been convicted of any criminal offense or of an act related to the exercise of my professional capacity. In case the interested party has been convicted, he declares responsibly that he has been convicted for the following criminal acts (which he also mentions).

              No No

            • 1 Health profession license 8 €

              e-Administrative Fee code 5015

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking), Digital (debit / credit card), Hellenic Post

              Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

              Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

              No

            • 1 Copy of domestic degree or Professional equivalence decision of the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (Α.Τ.Ε.Ε.Ν.) or Copy of foreign degree and Exchange rate and correspondence act of I.T.E. or of D.O.A.T.A.P. Proof of Study

              Copy of domestic degree or Professional equivalence decision of the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (Α.Τ.Ε.Ε.Ν.) or Copy of foreign degree and Exchange rate and correspondence act of I.T.E. or of D.O.A.T.A.P.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2825

            • 2 Copy of criminal record of general use, last quarter issued or equivalent document, when the applicant is a citizen of another EU member state. (sought ex-officio) In the absence of a copy of a criminal record, an equivalent document issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the country of origin or origin is required, indicating that the requirements are met. If the country of origin or origin does not issue such a document, it may be replaced by an affidavit, or in the case of a non-affidavit, by a solemn declaration submitted by the person concerned before the competent judicial or administrative authority or, as the case may be, before the notary of the country of origin or origin, who issue a certificate of service of the affidavit or official declaration. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

              Copy of criminal record of general use, last quarter issued or equivalent document, when the applicant is a citizen of another EU member state.

              (sought ex-officio)
              

              In the absence of a copy of a criminal record, an equivalent document issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the country of origin or origin is required, indicating that the requirements are met. If the country of origin or origin does not issue such a document, it may be replaced by an affidavit, or in the case of a non-affidavit, by a solemn declaration submitted by the person concerned before the competent judicial or administrative authority or, as the case may be, before the notary of the country of origin or origin, who issue a certificate of service of the affidavit or official declaration.

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

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


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4750

            • 3 Two (2) photos Photograph

              Two (2) photos

              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

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8298

            • 4 For Greek citizens: Photocopy of police ID card or of any public document certifying the identity of the person concerned Identification document

              For Greek citizens: Photocopy of police ID card or of any public document certifying the identity of the person concerned

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: For expatriates: Identity card or expatriate residence permit For citizens of a third country but a family member of a Greek citizen: a residence card of a Greek family member or a legal residence card or a personal residence permit of third-country nationals. For a third-country national and resides legally in Greece, including beneficiaries of international protection: a long-term residence permit of a third-country national For adults citizens of a third country who was born in Greece or has successfully completed six classes of a Greek school in Greece, before reaching the age of 23: second-generation residence permit For third-country citizens who had a valid residence permit at the time of entry into force of Law 3386/2005 and if he has completed ten years of legal residence in Greece during the last twelve years before submitting a relevant request, a copy of a ten-year residence permit For third-country citizens but is married with a cohabitation agreement with a Greek man or woman: certificate of marital status from which the conclusion of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek man or woman results For third-country citizens and his / her purpose is the employment of highly qualified: a copy of an EU blue card.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2244

            • 5 Certificate of registration in the Panhellenic Association of Dental Technicians Certificate

              Certificate of registration in the Panhellenic Association of Dental Technicians

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9703

            • Law 67 4461 2017 38 Α

              Description Supporting documents

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20170100038

            • Law 24 3868 2010 129 Α

              Description Degrees for the practice of the profession of dental technician

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20100100129

            • Law 1666 1986 200 Α

              Description Dental profession

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19860100200

            • Presidential Decree 2 83 1989 37 Α

              Description Professional rights of graduates: dentistry

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19890100037

            • Joint Ministerial Decision Γ5β/Γ.Π.οικ.8988 2019 384 Β

              Description Costing of dental work

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20190200384

            • Joint Ministerial Decision Υ7α/Γ.Π.οικ.46217 2012 1502 Β

              Description Supporting documents - Procedure - Application forms - Facilitation of application submission via KEP-EKE

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120201502

            • Joint Ministerial Decision Υ7γ/ΓΠ/οικ. 83272 2011 1755 Β

              Description Supporting documents

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110201755

            • Ministerial Decision Α4β/οικ. 5476 1987 634 Β

              Description Ethical Regulation of Dental Technicians

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19870200634

            • Circular Γ4β/Γ.Π. 22837 2017

              Description Proficiency in 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 Procedure for access to health professions

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

              ΑΔΑ Β4Β4Θ-1ΤΘ

            • Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/13310 2002 906 Β

              Description Definition of administrative procedures and their respective forms that are also carried out through the Citizens’ Service Centres (KEP).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20020200906

            • Joint Ministerial Decision Γ5β/Γ.Π. οικ. 46063 2025 5665 Β

              Description Amendment and replacement of article 1 of the joint ministerial decision under reference Y7a/G.P. 46217/4-5-2012 "Simplification of procedures under the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity and their integration into the KEPs that operate as Single Service Centers (SSCs)".

              Legal references https://ia37rg02wpsa01.blob.core.windows.net/fek/02/2025/20250205665.pdf

            • 1 Receipt and registration of application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Application-Solemn Declaration together with the necessary supporting documents/forms is received by the Registry Office of the Region or by KEP-EKE.

              No No



            • 2 Forwarding of application to the competent Directorate of the Region

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The officer of the Registry Department or of KEP-EKE forwards the File (which contains the application and the supporting documents) to the Head of the relevant Directorate of Health.

              No No



            • 3 Assignment of application to employee

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

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

              Notes The Department employee informs the interested party if any of the supporting documents/forms is not correct; the interested party is informed and submits the correct supporting document/form.

              No No



            • 4 Check of correctness and search for supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The employee of the Department of Health / Health Services and Professions checks the file of supporting documents as to the correctness of the supporting documents, searches ex officio for the interested party's criminal record and, where applicable, seeks confirmation from higher or higher-level educational institutions of the interested party's degree. The employee of the Department informs the interested party if any of the supporting document forms is not correct; the interested party is informed and provides the correct supporting document/form

              No No



            • 5 Signing of draft certificate and registration of outgoing document

              Responsible for Implementation Other

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description The employee of the Department forwards their recommendation stating that the legal requirements for practising the profession are met, together with the file of supporting document forms, through the hierarchy up to the level of the Regional Governor.

              Yes No



            • 6 Granting of certificate

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Department employee forwards their recommendation that the legal requirements for practising the profession are met, together with the file of supporting documents/forms, through the hierarchy up to the level of the Deputy Regional Governor.

              Yes Yes



            • 7 Signing of draft rejection response and registration of outgoing document

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description The Director signs the negative reply.

              Yes No



            • 8 Issuance of rejection reply to the interested party

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Within three (3) months from the announcement of practice of the profession, the Service may prohibit its practice if the legal requirements are not met or if their fulfilment is not established by the submitted information.

              Notes In the event of a negative reply, the applicant has the right to submit an application for remedy or a hierarchical appeal under Article 24 of Law 2690/1999 (Government Gazette A 45). In particular, the interested party may request either from the administrative authority that issued the act its revocation or amendment (application for remedy) or from the authority hierarchically superior to the one that issued the act its annulment (hierarchical appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the interested party of its decision on that application within thirty (30) days at the latest, unless a different deadline is provided for by special provisions.

              Yes Yes


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