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sarilv iinoKc ;i kiiowlcdj^^c of numerous elementary subjects,
mathematics, chemistry, history, ^eoc^raphy and ancient and mod-
ern lanp;uages. I'^oreij^ners are much more hkely to ha\e diffi-
culty in satisfyini^ these requirements than in provinj^ their pro-
fessional aptitude.
"However, and this is, perhaps, the most important point to
be borne in mind in connection with this report, capable persons
may be permitted to practise dentistry in Germany WMthout the
official 'approbation' liere described, if only they renounce the
rig^ht to designate themselves as Zahnarzt. Thus, there is no
objection whatever to the use of the professional title of 'Zahn-
heilkundigen.' literally, a person familiar with the art of correct-
ing and healing the teeth. Care must be exercised in choosing a
professional title, as all designations are prohibited and jnuiish-
able which tend to make the public believe that the person in
question has received an official 'approbation' unless such apjiro-
batiou actually has been granted. The opinions of the courts
themselves are not in accord as to the admissibility of the sev-
eral possible substitute titles. Thus of late a few courts have ob-
jected to the title 'In Amerika approbierte Zahnarzt' (surgeon of
dentistry approved in America), and also to the word 'dentist.'
On the other hand. American dentists who have been domiciled
in Germany since and before 1904. occasionally have received
permission to call themselves 'American Dentist,' or 'Doctor of
Dental Surgery,' because of the fact that they had used these
titles prior to the enactment of the latest laws. Denominations
such as Zahnkunstler (artist in dentistry), Zahnbehandler (pev-
son treating the teeth), etc., are indisputably admissible.
"Any American proposing to practise in a particular place
would do well first to place himself in communication with the
com])etent local authorities before undertaking to do so, for the
reason that the opinions of the authorities are at variance in dif-
ferent places.
"Dentists who have not received an official approbation are
required to register at the office of the competent local authority
at the time of their coming to Germany, and to report that it is
their intention to begin the practice of their profession. In Ham-
burg, they must also obtain a Gewerbeschein (trade license)
which costs eighteen marks ('?;4.28). but this is not necessary in
Prussia.
"Academic degrees, acquired from American educational in-
stitutions ffor instance, the title of doctor) cannot be used in
Germany without approval on the part of the State government.
The board of Health in Hamburg declares that this approval is
refused almost invariablv in this citv fHamburgV"