Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1897-07-24
Law Relating to the Practice of
Dentistry.

ton 20 Of chapter J SO Of the code OF
West Virginia. in regard to the prac-
tice Of dentistry.
Be it enacted by the Legislature OF
West Virginia.
That section 2oa Of chapter $50 Of
the Code Of West Virginia, be amend
ed and re-enacted 50 as to read as fol-
lows:
goa 1t shall be unlawful for any
person who is not at the time Of the
passage Of this act lawfully engaged
in the practice Of dentistry in this
State to practice dentistry therein
unless such person shall have OBJ
tanned certificate as hereinafter pro-
vided.
A board Of examiners to consist of
five practicing dentists is hereby
created, whose duty it shall be to car
~ out the purpose and enforce the
provisions of this act, the members of
the said board to be appointed by the
governor.
The term for which the members OF
said board shall hold their Office shall
be four years, except that two OF the
members of the board, first TO be APP
pointed under this act, shall hold
their office for the term of two years,
two for the term of three years and
one for the term of four years, res
pectively, and until their successors
shall be appointed and qualified. In
case of a vacancy occurring in said
board, said vacancy shall be filled by
the governor, as hereinbefore provid-
ed.
Each member OF the board shall take
the oath prescribed by the Constitu-
ton of the State.
Said board shall choose one of its
members president and one the secre-
tary thereof, and it shall meet on the
first Wednesday in August of each
year, and as much oftener and at such
time and place as a majority OF the
board may decide upon. A majority
of the board shall at all times consti-
tute quorum
Any person who desires to begin
the practice of dentistry in the State
of West Virginia, after the passage OF
this act, shall file an application with
the secretary Of the state board Of den
tai examiners and shall present him
self at the first regular meeting there
after of such board to undergo ex-
animation before that body.
Any person successfully passing
such examination shall be registered
as hereinafter provided, and also re-
ceive certificate from said board.
1t shall be the duty of every person
lawfully engaged in the practice OF
dentistry in this State upon the pas
sage of this act. to cause his or her
name, residence, date of diploma, or
license to be registered with the state
board of dental examiners, within
ninety days after the passage OF this
act.
Alipersons shall be understood to be
practicing dentistry within the mean
ing of this act who shall for fee,
salary, or reward paid either TO him.
self or some other person, perform
operations or parts OF operations OF
any kind, treat diseases or LESSONS of
the human teeth or gums, or correct
mal-imposed positions thereof or dis
play sign, or in any way advertise
himself as a dentist. And any per-
son who shall, after this act takes ef-
feet, use any other than his or her
individual name, or in case of firm,
the names of the persons composing
the firm for the purpose, as dentist,
shall be liable to the penalties here
matter for every violation of the pro-
visions of this act.
Provided, That nothing in this act
contained shall apply to bona iide
Students of dentistry or one in pur-
suit of chemical advantages under the
direct supervision of a licensed dentist
in this State, or shall prevent any
person from extracting teeth with or
without compensation.
Any person who shall in violation
of this act practice dentistry in the
State of West Virginia shall be liable