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Survey:  SADTC – CPD – DENTASA

Communication is a two way street, and we would like to hear your opinion.   This is your opportunity to make your voice heard.  Currently there is a split between members of the SADTC regarding decisions made by the Executive Committee without the consent of the full Council, affecting our profession.

DENTASA believes in communication that is why SMSs and E-Alert information e-mails are sent.  In a drive to increase communication and serve the profession we started the journal. 

Please read the questionnaire carefully and answer with an honest opinion, keeping in mind the different roles of DENTASA and the SADTC.  Tick the boxes with appropriate answers, and use the space provided to add any comments, should you wish to do so.  Your opinion counts and is of vital importance.

DENTASA intends to protest to the Council for the manner in which the Council has communicated with DENTASA of late.  We are aware of the fact that the profession has been unhappy about the Council and the way it conducted its business for an extended period of time.  Please let your voice be heard.

1. What does the SADTC do for dental technicians in South Africa?

  Uplift the industry           They play no active roll                I do not know

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2. What are the Annual Council fees you pay used for, and how does this influence or benefit the environment for dental technicians in SA?

It is re-invested in the profession, ensuring a better future for the industry

It is used to finance the work that the SADTC do to uplift the profession

I don’t know what it is used for, but have never seen or experienced any   benefit

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3. How many times do you receive communication from the SADTC per year? 

I receive regular updates and information about our profession from the SADTC

Very infrequently

Once a year when I receive my account

I have never received any communication for the SADTC

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4. How long have you been registered with the SADTC?

1-5 years        6-15 years        16-25 years      25+years    

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5. How active has the SADTC been during this period?

The SADTC has always been very active in the profession

The SADTC used to be very active, but it is not active any more

The SADTC has been very inactive during the period that I have been registered

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6. Have you ever experienced any problems with the administration of the SADTC? (Not receiving invoices, receipts, or receiving an invoice for fees that were already paid)

I have never experienced any such problems with the SADTC and find them efficient

I have experienced some problems, but they were easily rectified

I have experienced some problems, and found it hard to rectify them

I have experience a lot of problems with the SADTC

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7. Are you aware that the SADTC unilaterally has decided to take over the administration of the CPD process?

Yes, I have received a letter

No, I was not informed

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8. Are you aware of the fact that a commercial company, not related to the profession of dental technology, might be appointed to handle the administration of the CPD process and that this probably will increase the cost?

Yes, I am aware of that and support the decision

Yes , I am aware of it and do not support the decision

No, I am not aware of it, but would support the decision

No, I am not aware of it, and do not support the decision

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9. How much money and effort did you invest into earning CPD credits for 2009?

 I have invested a lot of money and effort

I have invested some money and some effort

I have invested no money and no effort.

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10. Do you support the fact that DENTASA, a non-profit organization and the only representative body for Dental Technology in South Africa, administers CPD?

Yes                  No

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11. The newly proposed chairperson for the newly proposed CPD committee, Dr Hlongwa, is a dentist.  Do you support this proposal?

Yes                  No

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12. Do you believe that it should be dental technicians, at Council level should who decide on matters regarding dental technology?

Yes I agree that decisions regarding the profession should be made by 

      people in the profession

No, I do not mind if these matters are decided on by someone other than a 

      dental technician

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13. Voice your additional comments here.

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