The SDC noted the trying times during the Circuit Breaker (CB) period from April to May 2020, where most dental services were disrupted. After receiving the Full Registration application from the C-reg dentist affected by the CB period, SDC will write to the C-reg dentist to enquire whether he/she had practised full-time (at least 30 hours per week). If he/she had clocked in the full time period, he/she may submit a letter from the employer stating so and the 2 months practice period will be counted into his/her conversion requirements.

However, if the C-reg dentist confirms that he/she did not practise full-time during the CB period, his/her application will be withheld for an additional 2 months (if required) for SDC to obtain an additional 2 months of assessment reports from his/her approved supervisors.