By Ms. Khan of Newton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2143) of Kay Khan and Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. relative to the professional title of practitioners of dentistry and use of the term "oral physician" in such practice.  Public Health.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Kay Khan

Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act relative to the title of practitioners of dentistry.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1.  Section 8A of chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end of the second sentence the following words:- “or the use of the term “oral physician” by individuals licensed and practicing under section 43 to 53 inclusive.”

SECTION 2. Section 43A of said chapter 112 is hereby amended by inserting the following definition:- “dentist” or “oral physician”, a person who lawfully practices dentistry.