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I02 DENTAL LAWS CONDENSED. ; ;
will license the applicant after a ]:)ro forma colloquial examina-
tion. This is done at an expense of about twelve pounds sterling.
"Should the applicant fail to give satisfaction at the above
mentioned examination, he is given another chance, at a later
date, when the examination is a full examination in writing of
all of the regular dental subjects, which are pretty much the
same as those of the dental requirements of the United States.
The examinations are all conducted either in French or in Turk-
ish, no other language being acceptable.
"Openings for American dentists do exist in Syria, but he
must be a brave man who will leave the United States to face
the trials and tribulations of a dentist in Turkey. Two dental
schools exist in Turkey to-day : the American School at Beirut,
and the Imperial School at Constantinople."
"The procedure in the case of dentists
Transvaal. desirous of becoming registered to prac-
tise in the Transvaal is identical with
that prescribed in respect of the registration of medical practi-
tioners. * * * A similar form of declaration of identity is
required from a dentist as from a medical practitioner. The fee
for registration is ten pounds (about $50). All dental degrees,
diplomas or qualifications recognized b}^ the General Medical
Council of the United Kingdom are accepted for registration in
the Transvaal."

"Tunisia, Northern Africa.
"The laws governing the granting of a
Tunisia. license to practise dentistry in Tunisia are
the same as those of France, i. e., two
years of probationary work in a dentist's offtce or a laboratory of a
dental college, and three years of actual attendance at a recognized
dental college, and an examination before the Medical Faculty."
"Constantinople, Turkey, February' 20th, 191 2.
"Foreigners desiring to practise den-
Turkey, tistry in Turkey are required to send in
their application (in Turkish) with their
dental diploma to the Imperial Medical Council, Sublime Porte.
Upon paying an entrance fee of fifteen Turkish pounds ($66.00),
an examination is given in either the French or Turkish language
no interpreter is allowed. On a successful passing of this examin-
ation, a further fee of five Turkish pounds ($22.00) is paid, for
which the applicant receives a diploma permitting him to practise
in the Turkish Empire.
"The above requirements have only lately been put in practice
under the old regime, simple registration was all that was required.