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Dentists Act 1984

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39 Prohibition on use of practitioners’ titles by laymen.

(1) A person shall not take or use the title of dentist, dental surgeon or dental practitioner, either alone or in combination with any other word, unless he is a registered dentist .... (2) No person shall take or use any title or description implying that he is a registered dentist unless he is a registered dentist. (2A) A person who is not a registered dental care professional shall not take or use any title specified in regulations under section 36A(2), either alone or in combination with any other word. (2B) No person shall take or use any title or description implying that he is a registered dental care professional unless he is a registered dental care professional. (3) Any person who acts in contravention of this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the fifth level on the standard scale.

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39 Prohibition on use of practitioners’ titles by laymen.

(1) A person shall not take or use the title of dentist, dental surgeon or dental practitioner, either alone or in combination with any other word, unless he is a registered dentist .... (2) No person shall take or use any title or description implying that he is a registered dentist unless he is a registered dentist. (2A) A person who is not a registered dental care professional shall not take or use any title specified in regulations under section 36A(2), either alone or in combination with any other word. (2B) No person shall take or use any title or description implying that he is a registered dental care professional unless he is a registered dental care professional. (3) Any person who acts in contravention of this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the fifth level on the standard scale.

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