THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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RECEIVED BY: 
Introduced by Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
I n  the recent Dentist Licensure Examination conducted by the Philippine 
Board of Dentistry in May 2005, the Professional Regulation Commission attested 
that 458 out of 1,313 examinees passed the exam. While these board-passers 
1 may have obtained the necessary qualifications.md .requjrements f o r  them to 
legally practice their profession, it is essential that the government susfaTn an.- 
environment where they can further cultivate and enhance their skills and 
expertise. 
Forty’years (40) after the enactment of the Philippine Dental Act which 
,currently governs the practice of dentistry in the Philippines, Republic Act No. 
4419 needs to be amended and revised in order t@ proflde for a better, more 
competitive environment for our own dentists. Hence, this bill. 
The amendments introduced under this proposed measure shall hopefully 
pave the way for a more proficient practice of dentistry. 
The bill aims to 
establish a more comprehensive regulation, control and supervision of the 
practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology in the Philippines. 
Among others, it will look after the promotion and development of continuing 
dental education and research in the country including the implementation of the 
Code of Ethics and the Code of Dental Practice which will be established under 
the proposed law. 
Moreover, the new provisions seek to guarantee that 
concerns on public health, hygiene and safety are likewise addressed by the 
dental profession. 
By enacting the amendments embodied in his bill, we seek to upgrade the 
standards surrounding the practice of dental profession in order to keep up with 
the developments and challenges in the field as well as in allied ,disciplines 
brought about a globalized economy. Furthermore, the passage of this bill will 
go a long way in professionalizing the ranks of the dental practitioners and in 
giving the profession the public recognition it deserves. 
I n  view of all these, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought; 


THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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S. B. No. 
RECEIVED BY : 
Introduced by Senator Juan Ponce Enrife 
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TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE AND 
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY I N  THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING FOR THE 
REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY I N  THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES", AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 768, OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS I N  
THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES", APPROPRIATING FUND§ 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4419, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
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AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE 
SECTION 1. Tite, -This Act shall be'known as "The New Philippine Dental Act of 
2005". 
Sec. 2. Statement ofPb/icy, - The State r e c o g n h  the importance of dentists, 
dental hygienists and dental technologists in'nation-building. Hence, it shall develop 
and nurture competent, productive, morally-upright, and well-rounded dentists, 
dental hygienists and dental technologists whose standards of professional practice 
and ' service shall be excellent, qualitative, world-class and ' internationally 
recognized, globally competitive through regulatory measures, programs and 
activities that foster their continuing professional development. 
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Sec. 3. Objectives, -This Act provides for: 
(a) the regulation, control, and supervision of the practice of dentistry, dental 
hygiene and dental technology in the Philippines; 
(b) the giving of licensure examination to graduates of recognized dental 
schools of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology for the purpose of 
registration; 
(c) the accreditation of the various specialties of dentistry; 
(d) the promotion and development of continuing dental education and research 
(e) the enforcement of the Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice in the 
(9 the stipulation of penalties for infractions or violations of this Act or any other 
in the country; 
Philippines which will be created under Section 25 of this Act; and, 
laws, rules and regulations authorized under the provisions of this Act. 


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Sec. 4. Definition and Scope of Practice. - 
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(A)A Dentist is: 
(i) a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration/professional 
license and professional identification card in Dentistry and who renders 
dental service within the meaning and intent of this Law who, for a fee, 
salary, compensation or reward,'paid to him or through another, or even 
without such compensation or reward, performs any operation or part of 
an operation, upon the human oral cavity, jaws, teeth and surrounding 
tissues; 
(ii) prescribes drugs or medicines for the, treatment of oral 'diseases or 
lesions, or prevents and/or corrects malpositions of the teeth or 
implantation of artificial substitutes for lost teeth; 
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teaches subjects in the licensure examination; and, 
or engages in dental research. Provided, however, that this provision 
shall not apply to dental technologists engaged in the mechanical 
construction of artificial dentures or fixtures or other oral devices, as long 
as none of such procedures is done inside the mouth of the patient; nor 
shall this provision apply to students of dentistry undergoing practical 
training in a legally constituted dental school or college under the 
direction or supervision of a member of the faculty who is duly licensed to 
practice dentistry in the Philippines; or to registered dental hygienists 
who may be allowed to perform preventive oral hygiene procedures and 
other procedures or to underboard dental graduates working as dental 
assistants to licensed and registered dentist authorized to practice 
dentistry in the Philippines who are engaged in private practice. Provided, 
further, that these underboard dental graduates work under their direct 
supervision. 
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(6) Dental Hygienist - a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of 
registration/professional license and professional identificaftom cardr~and on& - 
who has undergone a two-year course in dental hygiene from a government 
recognized. school under a college of dentistry and passed the prescribed 
board examination for dental hygienist, renders oral health promotion and 
preventive measures, performs scaling and polishing, oral examination, takes 
brief clinical history, takes radiograph, and gives oral health education to 
patients under the supervision of a licensed dentist._ .: 
(C) Dental Technologist - a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of 
registration/professional license and professional identification card and who 
renders technical services such as mechanical construction of artificial 
denture and other oral devices, and one',,whp has finished a two-year 
certificate course in dental technology under the College of Dentistry from 
any government-recognized school, college or university. 
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ARTICLE 11 
THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF DENTISTRY 
Sec. 5. Composition of the Board, - There is hereby created a Professional 
Regulatory Board of Dentistry, hereinafter referred to as the Board, under the 
administrative control and supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission, 
hereinafter referred to as the Commission, composed of a Chairperson and four (4) 
members who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines from the 
recommendees chosen and ranked by the Commission from a list of nominee 
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Se . 6. Powers and Functions of the Board. -The Board -shall have the 
foll, t wing powers and functions: 
(a) Promulgate, administer and enforce rules and regulations necessary for 
(b) Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act; 
(c) Study the conditions affecting the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and 
dental technology in the Philippines; 
(d) Adopt or recommend such measures or discharge such duties, as may be 
deemed proper for the advancement of the profession and the vigorous 
enforcement of this Act; 
(e) I n  coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), 
Accredited Professional Organization, and Association of Dental Colleges, 
ensure that all educational institutions offering dentistry, dental hygiene, and 
dental technology comply with the policies, standards and requirements of 
the course prescribed by CHED in the areas of curriculum, faculty, library, 
and facilities; 
(9 Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of Dentistry, 
Dental Hygiene and Dental Technology in the Philippines; 
(g) Adopt an official seal of the Board; 
(h) Issue, reinstate, suspend or revoke the'certificate of registration/professional 
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practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology; 
(i) Prescribe and/or adopt a Code of Ethicsand a Code of Dental Practice for the 
practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology; 
(j) Prescribe guidelines and criteria in the Continuing Professional Education 
(CPE) program for dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology; 
(k) Hear or investigate any violation of this Act, its implementing rules and 
regulations, and the code of ethics for dentists as shall come to the 
knowledge of the Board and for this purpose, issue a subpoena duces tecum 
to secure the appearance of witnesses  and^ the production of documents in 
connection therewith; 
carrying out the provision of this Act; 
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(m) Perform such other powers and functions as'it may deem - - - -  
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Sec. 7. Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members o the Board, - The 
Chairperson and members of the Board shall, at the time of his/her appointment, 
possess the following qualifications: 
(a) be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines and a resident thereof; 
(b) be a duly registered dentist in the Philippines-with a valid certificate of 
registration/professional license and professional identification card; 
(c) be a member of good standing of the accredited professional organization 
for the last five years; Provided, That no member of the Board shall seek any 
other position, either elective or appointive, in-the accredited professional 
organization during his/her incumbency as such; 
(d) have at least ten (10) years of continuous experience as a Dentist and 
preferably with three (3) years of teaching experience; 
(e) not be a member of the faculty of any school, college, or university where 
undergraduate and graduate courses in dentistry are taught and where 
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offered, nor shall have, -directly or indirec@; 
any pecuniary interest-in suck- 
institution; and, 
(9 not be connected in any capacity with any business enterprise, firm or 
company in the buying, selling or manufacture of dental goods, equipment, 
materials or supplies. 
Sec. 8. Tenure of Offie, - The members of the~Board-shall serve for a term of 
five (5) years after their appointment. The member serving the last year of his term 
shall automatically become the Chairperson of the Board and shall not be entitled to 
succeed himself/herself immediately after the expiration of his/her term of office; 
Provided, however, that not more than one member shall be appointed for the full 
term within the same calendar year, and that appointments shall be made to fill 
existing vacancies only, so that the term of one member shall be due to expire 
every year; Provided, however, that all appointments as Chairperson shaii be 
approved by the President; Provided, further, that an appointment for any existing 
vacancy or vacancies shall be made within one (1) month from the time the 
vacancy occurred and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term only. 
Sec. 9. Compensation and Allowances of the Board, - The Chairperson and 
members of the. Board shall receive compensation and'allowances comparable to 
that being received by the Chairman and members of existing regulatory boards 
under the Commission as provided for in the General Appropriation Act. 
Sec. 10. Suspension and Removal from Ofice. - Any member of the Board 
may, upon the recommendation of the Commission after due process of law and 
investigation conducted by the Commission, be suspended or removed by the 
President from office ,for cause such as the examination, and unprofessional or 
dishonorable conduct. 
Sec. 11. Supervision of the Board. - The Secretary of the Board shall be 
appointed by the Commission subject to the provisions of existing laws, and ail 
records, and minutes of the deliberation of proceedings of the Board and other 
confidential documents shall be kept under the direct custody of the Commission. 
The Commission shall provide the secretariat and other support services to 
implement the provisions of this Act. 
Sec. 12. Annual Report - The Board shall, within sixty (60) days after the close 
of each fiscal year, prepare and submit an annual report to the Commission, giving 
a detailed account of th'e proceedings of the Board during the year, recommending 
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ARTICLE I11 
LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION 
SEC. 13. Examination Required. - All applicants for registration for the practice 
of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technalogy shail B e  required to undergo a 
~ licensure examination to be given by the Board in such places and dates as the 
Commission may designate subject to the compliance with the requirement 
prescribed by the Commission. 
SEC. 14. Qualification for Admission to the Licensure Examination. - 
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A. For Dentistry - An applicant for the licensure examination for dentists shall 
establish, to the satisfaction of the Board, that: 
(1) he/she is a citizen of the Philippines, or i f ~ a  
foreigner, must prove that the 
country of which he/she is a subject or citizen permits Filipino dentists to 
practice within' its territorial jurisdiction on the same basis as the subjects 
orcitizens of suchsountry; 
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(2) he/she has not been convicted of an offense involving moral 'tuTpitudc~- 
and, 
(3) he/she is a graduate of a recognized and legally constituted university, 
college, school or institute with a Degree of Doctor of Dental medicine or 
its equivalent. 
B. For Dental Hygiene - I n  order to be admitted to the licensure examination 
for dental hygienists, an applicant must, at the timkof filing his application 
thereof, establish to the satisfaction of the Board, that: 
(1) he/she is a citizen of the Philippines; 
(2) he/she possesses good moral character; and, 
(3) he/she had finished a two-year certificate course in dental hygiene 
conferred by a recognized and legally constituted college, or school of 
C. For Dental Technology - I n  order to be admitted to the licensure 
examination for dental technology, an applicant must, at the time of filing 
his/her application thereof, establish to the satisfaction of the Board that: 
(1) he/she is a citizen of the Philippines; 
(2) he/she possesses good moral character; 
(3) he/she had 'finished the two years certificate in dental ' technology 
conferred byi a recognized and legally constituted college, or school of 
dentistry; and, 
(4) he/she has undergone on-the-job training in a registeredlaccredited 
dental laboratory for at least six (6) months. 
Sec. 15. 
Scope ok Examination. - An examination shall be given to the 
licensure applicants for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technologists, which 
shall include, but not limited to, the following: 
(a) For Dentists - general anatomy, oral anatomy, general and microscopic 
anatomy and embryology, general and oral physiology, general and oral 
pathology, 
pharmacology, 
microbiology, 
nutrition, 
dental 
materials, 
restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, pedodontics, pediatric 
dentistry, oral physiology, anesthesiology, r oral diagnosis and treatment 
planning, endodontics, periodontics, roentgenology, oral surgery, dental 
jurisprudence and ethics, community dentistry and practice management. 
(b) For Dental Hygienisfs - oral anatomy and physiology, dental materials, 
periodontology, roentgenology, ~ preventive dentistry, pedodontics, dental 
anesthesia and pharmacology, pathology, and dental jurisprudence and 
ethics. 
(c) For Dental Technoiogists - oral anatomy, oral physiology, complete, 'fixed 
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Sec. 16. Ratings in the Examinations. -The licensure examination shall consist 
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examinee must obtain a general weighted average of at least seventy-five percent 
(750/0), with no rating below fifty percent (50%) in any subject. 
Sec. 17. Report of the Results of theExaminations. -The Board shall submit 
to the Commission the ratings obtained by each candidate within twenty (20) days 
after the last day of examination unless extended for just cause. 
Sec. 18. Oath, - All successful examinees and registrants without examination 
shall be required to take a professional oath before any member of the Board or 
any other person authorized by the Commission or by law before they start their 
See. 19. Issuance of the Certificate of Registration/Pro fessionai iicense 
and Professions/ Identification Card, - A certificate of registration/professional 
licenses shall be issued to examinees who pass the licensure examination for 
dentistry subject to payment of fees prescribed by the Commission. The certificate 
of registration/professional license shall bear the signature of the chairperson of the 
Commission and the chairperson and members of the Bo-ard stamped with the 
official seal of the Board and the Commission, indicatingfhat the person named 
therein is entitled to practice the profession with all the benefits and privileges 
appurtenant thereto. The certificate of registration/professional license shall remain 
in force and effect until revoked or suspended in accordance with this Act. 
A professional identification card bearing the registration number, date of 
issuance, expiry date, duly signed by the chairperson of the Commission shall 
likewise be issued to every registrant upon payment of the required fees. The 
professional identification card shall be renewed every three (3) years and upon 
payment of fees and upon satisfying the requirements of the Board. 
Sec. 20. Fees for Examination and Registratlot& - Every applicant to the 
licensure examination for dentistry sha~ll pay an examination fee and a registration 
fee as determined and fixed by the Commission. 
Sec. 21. Refusal to Issue Certificates for Certain Causes. - The; Board'shall 
refuse to issue a certificate of registration to any,,successful examinee or to any 
examinee registered without examination who has been convicted by a court of 
competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude or has been 
found guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct after investigation by the Board, or 
has been declared to be of unsound mind. The reason'for the refusal shall be set 
forth in writing. 
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Registation/Professional 
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Cancellation of Temporary/Secial Permit, - The Board shall have the power 
to recommend the nullification or suspension of the validity of the certificate of 
registration/professional license and professional identification card of a dentist, 
dental technologist/dental hygienist or the cancellation of a temporary/special 
permit for any of the causes mentioned in the preceding section, or for: 
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(d) willful destruction or mutilation of a natural tooth of a patient with the 
deliberate purpose of substituting the same by an unnecessary or inessential 
artificial tooth; 
(e) for making use of fraud, deceifful or false statement to obtain a certification 
of registration; 
(9 for alcoholism or drug addiction causing him/her to become incompetent to 
practice dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology; 
(9) for the employment of persons who are not duly authorized to do the work 
which under this Act can only be done by persons who have certificates of 
registration to practice dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology in the 
Philippines; 
(h) for the employment of deceit or any form of fraud with the public in general 
or some clients in particular for the purpose of extending his/her clientele; 
(i) for making false advertisements, publishing or circulating fraudulent or 
deceitful allegations regarding his/her professional attainment, skill or 
knowledge, or methods of treatment employed by him; 'or, 
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Provided, that the acti0n.n-f the Board in thc-exercise of tfiis-pow&shall  be^- 
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Reinstatemen f, Reissuance or Replacement of Certificate of 
Registration/Professional License and Professional Identification Card. - 
Two (2) years after the date of revocation, the Board may, upon application and for 
reasons deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate, any. 
?evoked certificate of 
registration/professional license and reissue a professional -identification card, and, 
in so doing, may, in its discretion, exempt the applicant from taking another 
examination. 
Sec. 24. 
Issuance of 5pecial/Temporary Permit to Foreigners. - 
(1) commissioned dental officers of the army, navy and air force of any foreign 
country whose operations in the Philippines are permitted by the 
government while rendering dental service as such For the members of said 
forces only; and, 
(2) dentists and oral surgeons from' other countries who are invited for 
consultation, demonstrations, medical missions or under an exchange visitor 
program as a member of a teaching faculty; Provided, that in such cases 
their work shall be limited to the specific task assigned to them; Provided, 
further, that a special permit shall be secured from the Board and the 
Commission stating therein the duration for which such permit shall be 
valid; Provided,, flm/&, that the Board may designate the accredited 
professional organization, through its constituent chapters and affiliates, to 
monitor such activities. 
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ARTICLE IV 
PucTICE OF DENTISTUY, DENTAL HYGIENE 
AND DENTAL TECHNOLOGY 
SeC. 25. Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice for Dentists. - The 
Board shall adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice of 
dentists, dental hygienists and dental technologists prescribed and issued by the 
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Sec. 26. Vested Rights, - All dentists and dental hygienists registered at the 
time this shall take effect shall automatically be registered under the provisions 
hereof, subject, however, to the provisions herein set forth regarding future 
requirements. Certificates of registration/professional license held by such persons 
in good standing shall have the same force and effect as though issued after the 
passage of this Act. 
Sec. 27. Registration without Examination for Dental Hygienists and 
Dental Technologists. - A person who pdssesses the equivalent qualifications 
required for admission in the examination for dental hygienist or dental technologist 
pursuant to this Act may be registered without examination; Provided, that the 
applicant files with the Board within three years after the effectivity of this Act, an 
application for registration and issuance of a certificate of registration/professionai 
license and professional identification card, by submiRing credentials showing that 
the applicant, before the effectivity of this Act: 
(a) had been given a certificate in dental hygiene or dental technology by a duly 
recognized college, school or institution and had at least three (3) years of 
actual experience as dental hygienist or dental technologist in an accredited 
or licensed dental clinic or laboratory; or, 
(b) had been practicing as a dental hygienist or dental technologist for at least 
five (5) years in a licensed dental laboratory or clinic under the supervision of 
a dentist and had attgnded a training. course given by an_accredIted school 
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practicing dentist, dental hygienist and dental technologist shall display in a 
conspicuous place in the building or office where he/she practices, his/her name 
and his/her certificate or registration in plain sight of patients who enter the dental 
office, or dental clinic or dental laboratory. I n  case where the dentist has more than 
one clinic, the original certificate of registration should be displayed in,his/her main 
office or clinic, and he/she shall display a copy of his/her certified original certificate 
of registration in the other branch or branches of his/her practice. Any owner or 
proprietor of a dental office or establishment shall display the certificates of 
registration of each person in the same manner as hereinafter provided. 
Sec. 29. 
Integration of Dentis&, 
Dental Hygienists ~ and Dental 
Technologists~ - All registered dentists, dental hygienists and dental technoiogist 
shall be integrated into one (1) national organization which shall be recognized by 
the Board and accredited by the Comrnission'as the one and only accredited 
integrated association to which all dentists, dental hygienists, and dental 
technologists shall belong. Henceforth, all dentists, dental hygienists and dental 
technologists to be registered with the Board shall automatically become a member 
of the accredited integrated professional organization upon payment, of required 
fees and dues. Membership in the accredited and integrated organization shall not 
be a bar to membership in other associations of, dentists, dental hygienists and 
dental technologists. 
See. 30. 
Foreign Reciprocity. - No foreigner shall be admitted to the 
examination and be given a certificate of registration/professional license to 
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dentists to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subject or 
citizens of such foreign state or country under reciprocity and under international 
agreements. 
Sec. 31. Roster of Dentis&, Dental Hygienists and Dental Technologists - 
The Board, in coordination with the accredited professional organization, shall 
maintain a roster of the name, residence and addresses of all registered dentists, 
dental hygienists and dental technologists and shall make this roster available to 
the public upon request. 
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PENAL PROVISION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ACT 
Sec. 32. PenalProvision, - The following, shall be punished by a fine of not less 
than Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,OOO.OO) but not more than Five Hundred 
Thousand Pesos (P500,OOO.OO) or to suffer imprisonment for a period of not less 
than ten (10) years and one day but not more than twenty years, or both, at the 
discretion of the court: 
(a) Any person who shaii practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental technology 
in the Philippines as defined in this Act, without a certificate of registration 
issued in accordance with the provisions of this Act, or has been declared 
exempt; 
(b) Any of those who practice the profession to whom the definition of the 
practice of dentistry, dental hygiene or dental technology does not apply; 
(c) Any licensed dentist who shall abet the illegal practice of dentistry; 
(d) Any person presenting or using as his/her-own the certificate of registration 
of another; 
(e) Any person who shall give any false or forged evidence to the Board in 
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(9) Any person who shall use a revoked or suspended certificate of registration; 
(h) Any person who shall assume, use or advertise as a bachelor of dental 
surgery, doctor of dental surgery, master of dental surgery, licentiate of 
dental surgery, doctor of dental medicine, or dental surgeon, or append to 
his name the letters D.D.S., B.D.S., L.D.S., or D.M.R. without having been 
conferred such title or degree in a legaliy;constXC&d 
school, college or 
university, duly recognized and authorized to confer the same or other 
degrees; and, 
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impression that he/she is a dentist, without -holding valid certificates of 
registration from the Board. 
Sec. 33. Enforcement of this Act. - It shall be the duty of all constituted 
officers of the law of the national, provincial, city, municipal or barangay level of 
the government, to enforce the provisions of this Act as well as the rules and 
regulations pertinent thereto, and to prosecute any person violating the same. The 
Secretary of Justice shall act as the legal adviser of the Board of Dentistry and shall 
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ARTICLE V I  
MISCELLANEOUS PRQVISIQm 
Sec. 34. Funding Provision, - The Chairman of the Professional Regulation 
Commission shall immediately include in the Commission’s programs the 
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual 
General Appropriations Act. 
Sec. 35. Transiitory Provision, - The existing Board of Dentistry shall continue 
to function in the interim until such time that the new Professional Regulatory 
Board of Dentistry shall be constituted pursuant to this Act. 
Sec. 36. Implementing Rules and Regulations, - The Board, in coordination 
with the accredited professional organization and with the approval of the 
Commission, shall promulgate, adopt and implement such rules and regulations to 
carry out the provisions of this Act. 
Sec. 37. Separability Clause. - If any section or provision of this Act shall be 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, such shall not invalidate any other section or 
provision of this Act. 
Sec. 38. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 4419 and Republic Act No. 768, 
are hereby repealed. All other laws or portions thereof, orders, ordinances, or rules 
and regulations in conflict with the provisions of this Act as pertain to the practice 
of Dentistry shall be, and are hereby repealed. 
Sec. 39. Effectivity, - This Act shall take effect following its publication in the 
Omcia/ Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved,