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 PUBLIC LAWS-CH. 513-JULY 2, 1940 and holds a license from a similar dental board, with requirements equal to those of the District of Columbia, and who, for five consecu- tive years next prior to filing his application, has been in the lawful and reputable practice of dentistry in the State or Territory of the Reiiprcpity. United States from which he applies: Provided, That the laws of such State or Territory accord equal rights to a dentist of the District of Columbia holding a license from the Board of the District of Columbia, who desires to practice his profession in such State or Eviaece of state Territory of the United States. An applicant desiring to register et prain the District of Columbia under this section must furnish the Board with a letter from the secretary of the board of dental exam- iners under seal of the board of dental examiners of the State or Territory of the United States from which he applies, which shall state that he has been in the lawful and reputable practice of dentistry in the State or Territory from which he applies for the five years next prior to filing his application, and shall also attest to his moral character and professional qualifications. evidenc orightto "SEc. 9 . If such applicant passes the examination and is, in the practice. opinion of the Board, of good moral character, he shall receive a license from the Board, attested by its seal, signed by the members of the Board, and registered with the health officer, which, after being registered with the health officer, shall be conclusive evidence oso license. of his right to practice dentistry in the District of Columbia. If the loss of a license is satisfactorily shown, a duplicate thereof shall be issued by the Board upon payment of the required fee. poelaration of "SEC. 10. The practice of dentistry in the District of Columbia is hereby declared to affect the public health and safety and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the dental profession merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified dentists be permitted to practice dentistry in the District of Columbia. All provisions of this Act relating to the prac- tice of dentistry shall be construed in accordance with this declara- oato. et., o tion of policy. licion etc. "SEo. 11 . The District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia may revoke or suspend the license of any dentist in the District of Columbia upon proof satisfactory to said court- "(a) That said license or registration was procured through fraud or misrepresentation. "(b) That the holder thereof has been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude. "(c) That the holder thereof is guilty of chronic or persistent inebriety or addiction to habit-forming drugs. "(d) That the holder thereof is guilty of advertising professional superiority or the performance of professional services in a superior manner; advertising prices for professional service; advertising by means of large display, glaringlight signs, or containing as a part thereof the representation of a tooth, teeth, bridgewor, or any portion of the human head; employing or making use of solicitors or free publicity press agents directly or indirectly; or advertising any free dental work, or free examination; or advertising to guarantee any dental service or to perform any dental operation painlessly. '(e) That such holder is guilty of conduct which disqualifies him to practice with safety to the public. "(f) That such holder is guilty of hiring, supervising, permitting, or aiding unlicensed persons to practice dentistry. "(g) That such holder, being a manager, proprietor, operator or conductor of a place where dental operations are performed, employs a person who is not a licensed dentist to practice dentistry as defined in this Act, or permits such persons to practice dentistry in his office. [54 STAT.

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