Declarations — Oklahoma Code § 59-328.2
Oklahoma Code § 59-328.2 — Declarations. Reproduced from the official Oklahoma Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 59-328.2. Declarations
The practice of dentistry in the State of Oklahoma is hereby
declared to affect the public health, safety and general welfare and
to be subject to regulation and control in the public’s best
interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest
and concern that the dental profession, through advancement and
achievement, merits and receives the confidence of the public and
that only properly qualified dentists be permitted to practice
dentistry and supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants in
this state. All provisions of this act relating to the practice of
dentistry, the practice of dental hygiene, and the procedures
performed by dental assistants, and the fabrication of dental
appliances in dental laboratories by dental laboratory technicians
shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and
purposes.
Added by Laws 1970, c. 173, § 2, eff. July 1, 1970. Amended by Laws
2013, c. 405, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013; Laws 2015, c. 229, § 1, eff.
July 1, 2015; Laws 2025, c. 273, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2025.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Oklahoma Statutes § 59-328.2
- Jurisdiction: Oklahoma
- Code: Oklahoma Statutes
- Subject: Declarations
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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