In the event that the approved supervisor(s) is/are away (“away” is defined as on official leave/medical leave/reservist), the following guidelines would apply:

• If one approved supervisor is away, the second approved supervisor must step in and supervise the supervisee. If the available approved supervisor is unable to supervise the supervisee at all times or if the supervisor is away for more than 30 days, the employer/clinic must  nominate a replacement supervisor for SDC’s approval. 

  
  

• If both approved supervisors are concurrently away but for less than 30 days, the employer/ clinic must ensure that other Division 1 dentists with more than 5 years post Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) experience are assigned to oversee the supervisee’s practice and patient care.

  
  

• If both approved supervisors are away for more than 30 days, the employer/ clinic must nominate two new supervisors for SDC’s  approval at least two weeks before the start of the leave period.