By section 3 of the Dentists Act 1878 all persons not registered under the Act are prohibited from using the designation of ‘dentist’ or other words implying that they are ‘specially qualified to practise dentistry.’
Held that the prohibition forbids such words as imply the possession of a diploma or licence or other qualification for registration under the Act, but does not forbid mere words of self commendation.
Judges:
Lord Chancellor (Loreburn), Lords James of Hereford, Atkinson, Shaw, and Mersey
Citations:
[1910] UKHL 900, 47 SLR 900
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Health Professions
Updated: 25 April 2022; Ref: scu.619784