Doctors who do advertise must comply with certain laws, regulations , and policies. Violation of this law is a misdemeanor, and also constitutes good cause for revocation or suspension of the doctor's license. 2271 provides that violation of 17500 is also grounds for license revocation or suspension. Unless and until state law is changed, do not use the term in advertising. Violation is unprofessional conduct under 2277.
Violators are guilty of a misdemeanor.
Advertising without use of name - 2272 requires licensees to use their own name or an approved fictitious name, subject to license discipline. 2285 requires BPM approval for fictitious names. 2415 specifies the terms DPMs may use in fictitious names.