13" CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIF'PINES 
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First Regular Session 
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S E N A T E  
'04 JUL -6 
M2:02 
S. Bill. No. 
Introduced by Senator Ralph G Recto 
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EXPLANATORY 
NOTE 
This legislation seeks to regulate the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and 
With the jrotection and safeguarding of the public interest as a primordial 
regulation, control, and supervision of the practice of dentistry, 
dental hygiene and dental technology in the Philippines; 
giving of licensure examinations to graduates of recognized dental 
schools of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology for the 
purpose of registration; 
accreditation of the various specialties of dentistry; 
promotion and development of continuing dental education and 
research in the country; 
enforcement of the Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice in 
the Philippines; and 
stipulation of penalties for infractions or violations of this Act or 
any other laws, rnles and regulations authorized under the 
provisions of this Act. 
dental technology ih the Philippines. 
concern, the measure provides for the following: 
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This legislation likewise proposes the creation of a Professional Regulatory Board 
of Dentistry for the purpose of attaining and carrying out the objectives and 
implementation of the provisions of this Act. 


13‘h CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINBS 
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”04 JUL -6 pi2 :01 
First Regular Session 
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S. Bill. No. 
Introduced by Senator Ralph G. Recto 
AN ACT 
TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE AND 
DENTAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING FOR THE 
PURPOSE RA 4419 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO REGULATE THE 
PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES’, AND RA 768, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO 
REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS IN THE 
PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”, APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR. 
Be it enacted by 
assembled: 
t i e  Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
ARTICLE I 
Definition and Scope of Practice 
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SECTION 
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Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Dentistry Act of 2004”. 
sEC.2. 
Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry. - For the purpose of 
attaining or carrying out the objectives of this Act, and in order to implement the 
provisions thereof, the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry shall be constituted. 
SEC.3. 
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This Act provides for: 
a. the regulation, control, and supervision of the practice of dentistty, 
dental hygiene and dental technology in the Philippines; 
b. the giving of licensure examinations 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 in the country; 
e. the enforcement of the Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice 
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f. the stipulation of penalties for infractions or violations of this Act 
or any other laws, rules and regulations authorized under the 
provisions of this Act. 
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Dejinition and Scope of Practice 
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a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of 
registratiodprofessional license and professional identification card in Dentistry and who 
renders dental service within the meaning and intent of this law, who shall, for a fee, 
salary, compensation, or any form of reward, paid to him' or through another, or even 
without such compensation or reward, perform any operation or part of an operation, 
upon the human oral cavity, jaws, teeth and surrounding tissue; prescribe drugs or 
medicines for the treatment of oral diseases and lesions; or correct malpositions of the 
teeth; teaches subjects in the licensure examination; or engaged in dental research. 
Provided, however, That this provision shall not apply to dental technologists engaged in 
the mechanical construction of artificial dentures or fixtures and other oral devices, as 
long as none such procedure is done inside the mouth of the patient, nor shall this 
provision apply to students of dentistry undergoing practice training in a legally 
constituted dental $chool or college under the direction or supervision of a member of the 
faculty who is duld licensed to practice dentistry in the Philippines; or to registered dental 
hygienist who ma; be allowed to perform preventive oral hygiene procedures and other 
procedures or to udderboard dental graduates working as dental assistants to licensed and 
registered dentists 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. 
B. Dental Hygienist - 
a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of 
registratiodprofessional license and professional identification card and one who has 
undergone a two (2) yea-course in dental hygiene from a government recognized school 
under a college of dentistry and passing the prescribed board examination for dental 
hygienist, renders oral health promotion and preventive measures, performs scaling and 
polishing, oral examination, taking brief clinical history, taking radiograph, and giving 
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 
registratiodprofessional license and professional identification card and who renders 
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devices, and one who has finished in a two-year certificate course in dental technology 
from any govemment recognized school under the college of dentistry. 
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The Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry 
SEC. 5. 
Composition. - 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 nominees submitted by the accredited professional 
organization. 
SEC.6 
Powers and Functions of the Board - 
The Board shall have 
the following powers and functions: 
a. promulgate, adminlster and enforce rules and regulations necessary for 
canying out the provision of this Act; 
b. administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act; 
c. study the conditions affecting the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and 
denial technology in the Philippines; 
d. adopt or recommend such measures or discharge such duties, as may be 
deemed proper for the advancement of the proression and the vigorous 
enforcement of this Act; 
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e. ensure, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education 
(CHED), Accredited Professional Organization, and Association of Dental 
Colleges, 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; 
f. supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of dentistry, 
dental hygiene and dental technology in the Philippines 
g. adopt official seal of the Board; 
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registratiodprofessional license and professional identification card or 
cancel permits for the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental 
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i. prekribe and/or adopt a Code of Ethics and a Code of Dental Practice for 
the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology; 
(CP!?) program for dentistly, 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; 
accredit various specialties, dental societies/organizations; and 
j. preicribe guidelines and criteria in the Continuing Professional Education 
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carry out the objectives of this Act. 
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QualiJications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board- 
The Chairperson and members of the Board shall, at the time of hisiher 
appointment possesses the following: 
a. be a natural born citizen of the Philippines and actually resident thereof; 
b. be a duly registered dentist in the Philippines; 
c. must be a member of good standing of accredited professional 
organization for the last five years. Provided, that no member of the Board 
may qualify to any position, elective or appointive during hisher 
incumbency as such; 
d. have at least ten years of continuous experience as a Dentist and 
preferably with three years of teaching experience; 
e. not ,a member of the faculty of any school, college or university where 
undergraduate and graduate courses in dentistry are taught and where 
dental hygiene and dental technology courses and review courses are 
offJred, nor shall have, directly or indirectly, any pecuniary interest in 
such institutions; and 
f. not be connected in any capacity with any business enterprises, firm or 
company in the buying, selling or manufacture of dental goods, 
equipment, materials or supplies. 
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Term of Of$ce - 
The members of the Board shall serve for a 
term of five years after their appointment. The member serving the last year of his term 
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himself immediately after the expiration of hidher term of office so that the term of one 
member shall be due to expire every year; Provided however, that all appointments as 
Chairperson shall 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. 
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Compensation and Allowances of the Board. - The Chairperson and 
members of the doard 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 Appropriations Act. 
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Suspension and Removal from Office. - Any member of the Board, 
may, upon 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 incompetence or neglect of duty, for commission or toleration of 
irregularities in the examination, and for 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 all records 
and minutes of the deliberations and 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. 
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Annual Report -The Board shall, within sixty days after the close 
of each fiscal year, prepare and submit an annual report to the Commission giving a 
detailed account of the proceedings of the Board during the year, recommending 
measures to be adopted, with the end in view of upgrading and improving the conditions 
affecting the practice of Dentistry in the Philippines. 
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Licensure Examination and Registration 
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Examination Required. - All applicants for registration for the 
practice of Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Technology shall be required to 
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Qualification for Admission to the Licensure Examination 
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ForDentistry - An applicant for the licensure examination for dentists 
shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board, that; 
a. he/she is a citizen of the Philippines, or if a foreigner, must prove that the 
codtry of which heishe is a subject or citizen permits Filipino dentists to 
prac/tice within its territorial jurisdiction on the same basis as the subjects 
or citizens of such country; 
b. he/she has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude; and 
c. he/she is a graduate of a recognized and legally constituted university, 
college, school or institute the degree of either Doctor of Dental Medicine 
or its equivalents. 
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For Dental Hygiene - in order to be admitted to the licensure examination 
for dental hygienists, an applicant must at the time of the filing of his application thereof, 
establish to the satisfaction of the Board, that: 
a. he/she is a citizen of the Philippines; 
b. he possesses good moral character; 
c. he had finished the two-years certificate in dental hygiene conferred by a 
recognized and legally constituted college, or school of dentistry. 
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For Dental Technology - In order to be admitted to the licensure 
examination for Dental Technology, an applicant must at the time of the filing of his 
application thereof, establish to the satisfaction of the Board, that: 
a. he/she is a citizen of the Philippines; 
b. he/she possesses good moral character; 
c. heishe had finished the two-years certificate in dental technology 
conferred by a recognized and legally constituted college, or school of 
dentistry; and 
d. heishe had undergone on-the-job training in a registered/accredited dental 
IabJratory for at least six (6) months. 
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Scope ofExamination - 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: 
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anatomy and embryology, general and oral pathology, general and oral physiology, 
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pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, dental materials, restorative dentistry, 
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Oath - 
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entitled to practice the profession with all the benefits and privileges appurtenant thereto. 
The certificate of registratiodprofessional license shall remain in force and effect until 
revoked or suspended in accordance with this Act. 
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Fees for Examination and Registration - Every applicant to the 
licensure examination for dentistry shall pay an examination fee and a registration fee as 
determined and fixed by the Commission. 
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jurisdiction of ani criminal offense iiivolving moral turpitude, and to any person guilty of 
immoral or dishonorable conduct after investigation by the Board or has been declared to 
be of unsound miJd. The reason for the refusal shall be set forth in writing. 
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Revocation 
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Registrution/Professionul License and Professional Identipcation Card and Cuncellation 
of Temporary/Special Permit - 
The Board shall also have the power to recommend 
the nullification or suspension of the validity of the certificate of registratiodprofessional 
license and professional identification card of a dentist, dental technologistidental 
hygienist or the cancellation of a temporary/special permit for any of the cause8 
mentioned in the preceding section, or for : 
a. unprofessional and unethical conduct; 
b. malpractice; 
c. incompetency, or serious ignorance or negligence in the practice o i  dentistry 
and dental technology; 
d. willful destruction or mutilation of a nature tooth of a patient with the 
deliberate purpose of substituting the same by an unnecessary or unessential 
artificial tooth 
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for alcoholism or drug addictions, causing him to become incompetent to 
practice dentistry, dental technology and dental hygiene 
g. 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 technology and dental hygiene in the 
Philippines; 
h. for the employment of deceit or any form of fraud with the public in general 
or some clientele; 
for making false advertisements, publishing or circulating fraudulent or 
deceitful allegations regarding hisher professional attainment, skill or 
knowledge, or the methods of treatment employed by him; 
utter disregard and continued violation of any of the provisions of this Act: 
Provided, that the action of the Board in the exercise of this power shall be 
appealable to the Commission. 
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Reinstatement, Reissuance or Replacement of CertEficate of 
Registration/Professional License and Professional IdentiJication Card 
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years after the dah of revocation, the Board may, upon application and for reasons 
deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate any revoke certificate of registrationiprofesslonal 
license and reissue a professional identification card and in doing so, may, in its 
discretion, exempt Ithe applicant from taking another examination. 
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Issuance of SpeciaUTemporaiy Permit to Foreigners - Certificates 
of Registration shall not be required of: 
a. 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 
b. of dentist 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, and 
Provided, further, that a special permit has been previously granted by the 
Board and the Commission stating therein the duration of such permit. 
Provided furthennore, that the Board may designate the accredited 
professional organization, through its constituent chapters and affiliates, to 
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ARTICLE 
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Practice of Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Technology 
sEC.25 
Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice J;,r Dentists - The 
Board shall adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice for 
Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Technologists prescribed and issued by the 
accredited professional organization of dentists. 
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Vested Rights - 
All dentists and dental hygienists registered 
at the time this law takes effect shall automatically be registered under the provisions 
hereof, subject however to the provisions herein set forth as to the future requirements. 
Certificates of registratiodprofessional 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 possesses 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 (3) years after the effectivity of this Act, an application 
for registration and issuance of a certificate of registratiodprofessional license and 
professional identification card, by submitting credentials showing that the applicant, 
before the effectivity of this Act: 
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recogniied college, school or institution and had at least three (3) years 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 clinic or laboratory under the supervision of a 
dentist and had attended a training course given by an accredited school or 
institution. 
SEC.28. 
Display of Name and Certificate of Registration. - Every registered 
practicing dentist, dental hygienist or dental technologist shall display in a conspicuous 
place in the building or office heishe practices, hisher name and hisher certificate of 
registration in plain sight of patients who enter the dental office or dental clinic or dental 
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of registration should be displayed in hidher main office or clinic and he/she shall display 
a copy of hidher briginal certificate of registration in the other branch or branches of 
hidher practice. dny owner or proprietor of a dental office or establishment shall display 
the certificates of registration of each and everyone of such persons in the same manner 
as herein provided. 
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sEC.29. 
Integration 
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Technologists - All registered dentist, dental hygienist or dental technologist shall be 
integrated into one (1) national organization which shall be recognized by the Board and 
accredited by the Commission 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 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. 
sEC.30. 
Foreign Reciprocity - 
No foreigner shall be admitted to the 
examination and be given a certificate of registration/professional license to practice as a 
dentist and be entitled to any of the privileges under this Act unless the country of which 
he/she is a subject or citizen specially permits Filipino dentists to practice within its 
territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of such foreign state or 
country under reciprocity and under international agreements. 
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Roster of Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Technologists - 
The Board, in coolldination with the accredited professional organization, shall maintain a 
roaster of the name, residence and of the addresses of all registered dentists, dental 
hygienists or dental technologists and shall make this roster available to the public upon 
request. 
ARTICLE 
V 
Penal Provisions and Enforcement of the Act 
SEC. 32. 
Penal Provision - The following shall be punished by a fine of not 
less than Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,000.00) nor more than Five Hundred 
Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) or to suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than ten 
(10) years and one (1) day nor more than twenty (20) years, or both, in the discretion of 
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a. Any person who shall practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental 
technology in the Philippines as defined in this Act, without the certificate 
of registration issued in accordance with the provision of this Act, or has 
been declared exempt; 
b. And of those who practice the profession to whom the definition of the 
prajtice, 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 hisher own Certificate of registration of 
another; 
e. any person who shall give any false or forge evidence to the Board in 
obtaining a certificate of registration; 
any person who shall impersonate any registrant of like or different name; 
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g. 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., M.D.S., L.D.S., or D.M.D., without 
having been conferred such title or degree in a legally constituted school, 
college or university, duly recognized and aAthorized to confer the same or 
other degrees; 
any person who advertise any title or description tending to convey the 
impression that he/she is a dentist, without holding a valid certificate of 
registration from the Board. 
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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 o€ this Act as well as the rules and regulations 
pertinent thereto, b d  to prosecute any person violating the same. The Secretary of 
Justice shall act as~the legal adviser of the Board of Dentistry and shall render such legal 
assistance as may ( e  necessary in carrying out the provisions of this Act. 
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VI 
Miscellaneous Provisions 
SEC. 32. 
Funding Provision 
- The Chairman of the Professional 
Regulation Commission shall immediately include in the Commission’s programs the 


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implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 33. 
Transit0 y Provision - 
The existing Board of Dentistry shall 
continue to function in the interim until such time that the new Professional Regulatory 
Board of Dentishy shall be constituted pursuant to this Act. 
sEC.34. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations - The Board, in accordance 
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. 
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sEC.35. 
Separabilitj 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.36 
Repealing Clause 
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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.37 
Effectivity 
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This Act shall take effect following its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved.