Republic Act No. 421: Dental law

In plain language

The Dental Law (RA 417) establishes the Board of Dental Examiners, defines its composition, powers, and qualifications, sets the standards for dental practice, and regulates the registration and licensing of dentists in the Philippines.

Creation of the Board of Dental Examiners

Powers and duties of the Board

Qualifications and term of Board members

Executive officer and secretary roles

Compensation of Board members

Removal procedures for Board members

Rule-making authority

Annual reporting requirement

Prohibition of practice without registration

Definition of scope of dental practice

Dental Law

Health

Professional Regulation

REPUBLIC ACT No. 421

An Act Authorizing His Excellency, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Republic of the Philippines, to Accept the Decoration of "Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor of the Republic of France" Conferred Upon Him When He was Vice-President of the Philippines by the Government of the Republic of France

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

For the purpose of promoting international friendship and understanding, His Excellency, Elpidio Quirino, President of the Republic of the Philippines, is authorized to accept the decoration of "Grand Officer of in Legion of Honor of the Republic of France," conferred upon him, when he was Vice-President of the Philippines, by the Government of the Republic of France, and to wear the corresponding insignia.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 19, 1949.

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