Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.2
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Declarations
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The practice of dentistry in the State of Oklahoma is hereby
declared to affect the public health, safety and general welfare and
to be subject to regulation and control in the public’s best
interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest
and concern that the dental profession, through advancement and
achievement, merits and receives the confidence of the public and
that only properly qualified dentists be permitted to practice
dentistry and supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants in
this state. All provisions of this act relating to the practice of
dentistry, the practice of dental hygiene, and the procedures
performed by dental assistants, and the fabrication of dental
appliances in dental laboratories by dental laboratory technicians
shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and
purposes.
declared to affect the public health, safety and general welfare and
to be subject to regulation and control in the public’s best
interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest
and concern that the dental profession, through advancement and
achievement, merits and receives the confidence of the public and
that only properly qualified dentists be permitted to practice
dentistry and supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants in
this state. All provisions of this act relating to the practice of
dentistry, the practice of dental hygiene, and the procedures
performed by dental assistants, and the fabrication of dental
appliances in dental laboratories by dental laboratory technicians
shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and
purposes.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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