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GUATEMALA.

(republic.)
Area, 46,800 square miles. Population, 1,394,233.
Capital, Guatemala; population, 65,796.
In Guatemala a dentist can establish himself without any ex-
amination, as no law, of any kind, governing dentistry, exists.
No dental schools or society exist, and most of the dentists
in Guatemala have for some time studied in the United States.
In Guatemala City six dentists practice.
According to a consular authority, " dentistry is a good, profita-
ble profession in Guatemala, as those who are established here
are doing a very good business."

HONDURAS.

(republic.)

Area, 47,090 square miles. Population, 431,917.
Capital, Tegucigalpa; population, 12.6C0.
The following letter covers our subject and explains itself:
Consulate of the United States, )
Tegucigalpa, Honduras, December 19, 1892.
)
Dr. Herman Lennmalm, Rockford, 111.
Sir : Your letter of the 21st of November last, concerning the require-
ments for the practice of dentistry in this republic, reached me to-day, and in
reply I have to say:
There is no dental college or institution for instruction in dentistry in this
republic.
A dentist coming here from abroad to practice his profession is required
to present his diploma, or other certificate, to the Medical Faculty of the
National University, and satisfy that body that he is qualified to practice his
profession.
This body is located in this city. Such a case has never arisen, I believe,
but I presume the applicant would have to pass an examination, as do appli-
cants for the privilege to practice medicine.
I cannot give you the number of dentists in this republic. There are two
in this city—Dr. Fred Sahuque, of New Orleans, and Dr. Martin Aguero, of
Mexico.
Trusting that this information is what you desire, I am, sir,
Yours very truly,
James J. Peterson,
United States Consul.