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REVIEW OF DENTISTRY. 57

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

An Act for the Regulation of the Practice of Dentistry in
the District of Columbia, and for the Protection of the
People from Empiricism in Relation Thereto.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
U/iitcd States of America in Congress Assembled, That it shall be
unlawful for any person to practice dentistry in the District of
Columbia unless such person shall register with the health officer
in compliance with the requirements hereinafter provided.
Section 2. That a board to carry out the purposes of this Act
is hereby created, to be known as the Board of Dental Exami-
ners, to consist of five reputable dentists resident of and for three
years last before appointment actively engaged in the practice of
dentistry in the District of Columbia, to be appointed by the
Commissioners of said District for terms of five years and until
their successors are appointed; Provided, That the first five ap-
pointments shall be made for terms of one, two, three, four and
five years, respectively. A majority of said Board shall consti-
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tute a quorum. Vacancies occurring in said Board shall be filled
by appointment of eligible persons for unexpired terms.
That it shall be the duty of the Board of Dental Ex-
Sec. 3.
aminers, first, to organize by electing one of their number Presi-
dent and one Secretary, to provide necessary books and blank
forms, and publicly announce the requirements of this Act and the
time, place, and means of complying with its provisions within
thirty days from its passage; second, to promptly certify to the
health officer for registration all who are engaged in the practice
of dentistry in said District at the time of passage of this Act who
apply therefor; third, to test the fitness and pass upon the
qualification of persons desiring to commence the practice of
dentistry in said District after the passage of this Act and certify
to the health officer for registration such as prove, under exam-
ination in theory and practice of dentistry, qualified in the judg-
ment of the Board to practice dentistry in said District; fourth,
to report immediately information of any violation of this Act,
and, annually, the transactions of the Board to the Commissioners
of the District of Columbia; Provided, That all graduates of dental
colleges which require a three years' course of study shall be en-
titled to certificates upon payment of the certification fee and
without examination as to their qualifications.