The Prefect of the region designated by order of the Minister for Health, after consulting the Dental Assistants’ Commission, will issue the practice authorisation provided for in article L. 4393-12, on the basis of an application accompanied by a file presented and examined in accordance with the procedures laid down by the order referred to in article R. 4393-16.
The Prefect acknowledges receipt of the application within one month of its receipt and, if necessary, informs the applicant within the same period of any missing documents and information.
If the Regional Prefect does not respond within four months of receipt of the complete application, this will constitute a decision to reject the application.