CHINQT !

Patt PSFOEDENCE =
Section 6
. Powers and Functions of the Board !

1
RA9484 Power to hear and investigate (Quasi-Judicial
*
"
Begun & held in Metro Manila Quasi-Judicial , meaning half-half
yung power
to investigate .

On Monday , February 19 , 2004 Oath-taking

↑ Under Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo -

Witness ! In relation to their Quasi-Judicial functions

Pwede sila magpatawagng witnesses (if sakali makasuhan friend mo ganern)

AREGEE >
Subpoena testificandum -

pinapatawag ka to testify

↑
Section .
1 Title ! ~
Subpoena duces tecum-pinapatawag ka to testify WITH DOCUMENTS

i
↑
The Philippine Dental Act of 2007" Ethics ! The BOD can prescribes adapt code of dental ethics

Section 2 Statement of Policy !

↑
. Education guidelines/CPE (Continuing Professional Education

↑ Talks about the importance of dentists, Registration and licensure & practice

dental hygienists ,
and dental technologists ~
Supervision & Regulation

in nation-building Suspend reinstate , and issue COR PID

. ,
revoke , ,

*
·
Section 3
. Objectives ! Section 7 . Qualifications of the Chairman and members of BOD

1) Section 4 . Definition and Scope of Practice !

>
APO (Accredited Professional Organization) for at

p
DMD least 5 years

LD
L

I
Valid COR ,
PID >Born naturally in the PH.
Fee
Salary
D Render dental service Compensation >Citizen ,
resident
Reward

"Can prescribe meds DMD registered w/ valid COR , PID

↑
Corrects/Prevents malpositions of teeth At least 10 years continuing practice wh
"
Can do implants/substitutes 3 years teaching experience
·
Teach examinations , etc
.
&
Enterprise ,
business , etc. =X !

->
Research >Faculty member = X !
·
Section 8 .
Term of Office !

FILE <
Tatlong taon
mag-serve simula appointment
↓ Section 5. Composition of the Board ! (5-5 yrs a new batas)

↑
Board of Directors (BOD) >
Existing vacancy , appointment whin 1 month

~
Under administrative control & supervision >
Reappointment
of PRC (under the office of the Pres . ) > Matic chairman ka
pag member ka tas last year mona

·
Composition
· Section 9 .
Compensation and Allowances of the Board !

- Chairman + ↑ members Honorarium ! Tawag sa salary nila

>
Appointed by the President ↑
Section 10. . Suspension and Removal from Office !

>
~
Recommendation : Toleration Regulation of irregularities sa exam

for example ,
sa Endodontic Society of the >
Abuse of Power

Philippines ,
yung pinaka-mataas .
dun >Neglect
Eno-nominate , tapos ipapadala nila
mila >Grades tampering

yung sa
name Office of the President ,
>
Gago ka sa batas =
Convicted of any criminal
Any offense contrary to the

Torpitude Principleofhonesty
justicea
tapos kunwari 10 sila sa listahan ,
offense :Moral .
,

dun pipili and President Kung sinc arg ~Anprofessional ,

unethical , immoral , dishonorable conduct

appoint . Law = due process

CHINQT !

FILE E *
Section 20 · Fees for Examination & Registration !
# Section 13. . Examination Required ! & Section 21 . Refusal to Issue Certificates for Certain Causes !
-

> All applicants shall be required to undergo a licensure > After investigation , proven guilty of immoral or

examination dishonest conduct

# Section 14 . Qualification for Admission to the Lic .

Exam . >Baliw/unsound mind

> DMD >Convicted by any court

↓
↑ After failing 3 exams >refresher course Section 22
. Revocation or Suspension of COR & PID and

- Bawal and convicted Cancellation of Temporary / Special Permit !

-> Citizen ; Pag foreigner >reciprocity Alcoholism/drug addiction that would make you

" DMD graduate incompetent

> Dental Hygienist Binunot mo lahat ng ipin ng ex mo hahahaha

After failing 3 exams >refresher course destruction of a natural tooth /oral cavity ni pt
.

Baby girl/baby boy may GMRC Conduct :

Unprofessional/Unethical
-> Citizen ; Pag foreigner >reciprocity Deceitful/ False info to obtain COR

· Dental hygienist ; 2-year course Employment of deceit or Employment of persons not

7 Dental Technician duly authorized

After failing 3 exams >refresher course False advertisement

Baby girl/baby boy may GMRC FraudulentStatements/Panloloko regarding attainment

Ignorance of the law excuses no one

-> Citizen ; Pag foreigner >reciprocity [Ignorantia legis non-excusat)

#
= 2 year course + 6 mos . OST Section 23 . Reinstatement , Reissurance , or Replacement
↑
Section 15. .
Scope of Examination ! of COR and PID

*
Section 16 .
Ratings in the Examination ! 2 years from the day na narevoke you

> GWA of at 75 % be exempt!

least May or may not Kung mag boards ka

No rating below 50 % ulit 4

> haha tas naka takes a pala dati not

Seven if pasado ha sa ibang subjects , tapos may a goodluck talaga beh hahahaha

below 50 ha , bagsak Ka )
.
& Section 24 .
Issuance of Special/Temporary Permit to Foreigners
↑
Section 17 .
Report of the Results of the Examinations !

) The BOD shall submit results within 20 days after F

the last day of examination unless extended for Section 25 . Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice for Dentists !

just cause . - Section 26 .

Vested Rights !

& Section 18 . Oath ! = Section 27 .

Registration who Examination for DH & DT !

> Oath taking muna bhie bago mag-practice! " Makakakuha COR, PID w/in 3 yrs
&
Section 19 . Issuance of the COR & PID >COR

Passport legitimate
·
>COR to the practice of dentistry
·
Signatures + Official Seal > Certificate from ANY accredited universities with

"
PRC Chairman at least 3 yrs of experience as DH/DT.
↑
BOD Chairman 7 Had been practicing for at least 5 years as DH/DT
4 members under a licensed Dental lab or clinic w/ supervision
>
PID of a licensed dentist

>Signature 'PRC Chairman 7 Summary : Pwede ha maging registered who exam

~ Registration # (License #) provided na

mag-file ka w/in 3 yrs after this
Issuance
Date
expiry (bday mol
law takes effect (Feb . 19 , 2007 -
Feb .
19 2010)
 Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila

Thirteenth Congress
Third Special Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the nineteenth day of February, two thousand seven.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9484

June 2, 2007

AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE AND DENTAL

TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.
4419, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN
THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES", AND REPUBLIC ACT NO. 768,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS
IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES", AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

ARTICLE I
TITLE, STATEMENT OF POLICY, OBJECTIVES, AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Section 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as "The Philippine Dental Act of 2007". ch an rob le s virt u alaw lib rary

Sec. 2. Statement of Policy. - The State recognizes 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. ch an rob les v irt u alaw lib rary

Section 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;cral aw

(b) The giving of licensure examination to graduates of recognized dental schools of dentistry,
dental hygiene and dental technology for the purpose of registration; cral aw

(c) The accreditation of the various specialties of dentistry; crala w

(d) The promotion and development of continuing dental education and research in the country; cral aw

(e) The enforcement of the Code of Ethics and Code of Dental Practice in the Philippines; and

(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. ch an rob lesv irt u alla wlib rary

Sec. 4. Definition and Scope of Practice. -

(a) Dentist - refers to a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and professional
identification card in Dentistry who renders dental service within the meaning and intent of this Law
and who, for a fee, salary, compensation or reward, paid to him/her or through another, or even

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without such compensation or reward, performs any operation or part of an operation, upon the
human oral cavity, jaws, teeth and surrounding tissues; 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; and teaches subjects in the licensure
examination; 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 dentistry
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
dentistry graduates work under their direct supervision.

(b) Dental Hygienist - refers to a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and
professional identification card and has undergone a two year 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 - refers to a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and
professional identification card and who renders technical services such as mechanical construction
of artificial denture and other oral devices under the supervision of a licensed dentist, and has
finished a two year certificate course in dental technology from any government recognized school.

ARTICLE II
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 (PRC), hereinafter referred to as the Commission,
composed of a chairman and four 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 and integrated professional organization. ch an rob les virt u ala w lib rar y

Sec. 6. Powers and Functions of the Board. - The Board shall have the following powers and
functions:

(a) Promulgate, administer and enforce rules and regulations necessary for carrying out the
provisions of this Act; crala w

(b) Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act; cra law

(c) Study the conditions affecting the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology in
the Philippines;cral aw

(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; cral aw

(e) Ensure, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the Accredited Professional Organization, and the
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 the CHED or TESDA in the areas of curriculum, faculty, library, and facilities; cral aw

(f) Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and
dental technology in the Philippines; cral aw

(g) Adopt an official seal of the Board; cr ala w

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(h) Issue, reinstate, suspend or revoke the certificate of registration and professional identification
card or cancel special permits for the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology; cral aw

(i) Prescribe and/or adopt a Code of Ethics and a Code of Dental Practice for the practice of
dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology; cral aw

(j) Prescribe guidelines and criteria in the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program for
dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology; cral aw

(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; cr ala w

(l) Accredit various specialties, dental societies! organizations; and

(m) Perform such other powers and functions as it may deem necessary to carry out the objectives
of this Act.
ch an rob le svirt u alla wlib rary

Sec. 7. Qualification of the Chairman and Members of the Board. - The chairman 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; cral aw

(b) Be a duly registered dentist in the Philippines with a valid certificate of registration and
professional identification card; cra law

(c) Be a member of good standing of the accredited professional organization for the last five years:
Provided, That a member of the Board may not qualify in any position, whether elective or
appointive or serve as an officer of the accredited and integrated professional organization of
dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technologists during his/her incumbency as such; cral aw

(d) Have at least ten (10) years of continuous experience as a dentist and preferably with three (3)
years of teaching experience; cral aw

(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 dental hygiene and dental technology courses
and review courses are offered, nor shall have, directly or indirectly, any pecuniary interest in such
institution; and

(f) 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. ch an rob les virt u alla wlib rary

Sec. 8. Term of Office. - The chairman and the members of the Board shall serve for a term of
three years from the date of their appointments and may be reappointed for another term. The
member serving the last year of his term shall automatically become the chairman 0 the Board and
shall not be able to succeed himselflherse1f immediately after the expiration of his/her term of office
so that the term of one member shall be due to expire every year: Provided, however, That all
appointments as chairman shall be approved by the President: Provided further, That an
appointment for any existing vacancy or vacancies shall be made within one month from the time
the vacancy occurred and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term only. ch an rob le s v irt u alaw lib rary

Section 9. Compensation and Allowances of the Board. - The chairman 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
annual General Appropriations Act. ch an rob les virt u al aw lib rary

Sec. 10. Suspension and Removal from Office. - 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 neglect of

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duty, abuse of power, oppression, incompetence, unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable
conduct, commission or toleration of irregularities in the conduct of examination or tampering of the
grades therein, or for any final judgment or conviction of any criminal offense involving moral
turpitude by the court after having been given the opportunity to defend himse1fl herself in a proper
administrative investigation. ch an rob les virt u al aw lib rary

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 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. ch an rob les virt u ala w l ib rary

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 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.

ARTICLE III
LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION

Sec. 13. Examination Required. - All applicants for registration for the practice of Dentistry,
Dental Hygiene and Dental Technology shall be 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 requirements prescribed by the Commission in accordance with Republic Act
No. 8981. ch an rob les virt u ala w lib rary

Sec. 14. Qualification for Admission to the Licensure Examination. -

(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 if 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 or citizens of such country; crala w

(2) he/she has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude; cral aw

(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; and

(4) he/she has completed the refresher course required after failing three consecutive licensure
examinations. ch an rob l esvirt u all awlib rary

(b) For Dental Hygiene - In order to be admitted to the licensure examination for dental hygienists,
an applicant must at the time of filing his application thereof, establish to the satisfaction of the
Board, that:

(1) he/she is a citizen of the Philippines; cra law

(2) he/she possesses good moral character; cral aw

(3) he/she had finished the two years certificate in dental hygiene conferred by a recognized and
legally constituted college, or school of dentistry registered with the TESDA; and

(4) he/she has completed the refresher course required after failing three consecutive licensure
examinations. ch an rob l esvirt u all awlib rary

(c) For Dental Technology - In 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:

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(1) he/she is a citizen of the Philippines; cra law

(2) he/she possesses good moral character; cral aw

(3) he/she had finished, the two years certificate in dental technology conferred by a recognized and
legally constituted college, or school of dentistry registered with the TESDA; cra la w

(4) he/she has undergone on-the-job training in a registered/accredited dental laboratory for at
least six months; and

(5) he/she has completed the refresher course required after failing three consecutive licensure
examinations.

Sec. 15. Scope of 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, oral diagnosis and treatment planning, endodontics,
periodontics, roentgenology, oral surgery, dental jurisprudence and ethics, community dentistry and
practice management.

(b) For Dental Hygienists - oral anatomy and physiology, dental materials, periodontology,
roentgenology, preventive dentistry, pedodontics, dental anesthesia and pharmacology, pathology,
dental jurisprudence and ethics, and basic computer.

(c) For Dental Technologists - oral anatomy, oral physiology, complete, fixed and removable
prosthodontics, ceramics, orthodontic appliances, dental materials, dental jurisprudence and ethics,
and basic computer. ch an rob les virt u allaw lib rary

The Board may recluster, rearrange, modify, add or exclude and prescribe subjects as the need
arises.
ch an rob le s virt u alaw lib rary

Sec. 16. Ratings in the Examinations. - The licensure examination shall consist of both written
and practical tests and in order to pass the examination, an examinee must obtain a general
weighted average of at least seventy-five percent (75%), with no rating below fifty percent (50%) in
any subject. ch an rob les virt u ala w lib rary

Sec. 17. Report of the Results of the Examinations. - 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. ch an rob les v irt u alaw lib rary

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 practice. ch an rob les virt u ala w lib rary

Sec. 19. Issuance of the Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card. -
A certificate of registration 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
shall bear the signature of the chairperson of the Commission and the chairman and members of the
Board stamped with the official seal of the Board and the Commission, indicating that the person
named therein is entitled to practice the profession with all the benefits and privileges appurtenant
thereto. The certificate of registration 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

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payment of the required fees. The professional identification card shall be renewed every three
years upon payment of fees and upon satisfying the requirements of the Board. ch an rob l es virt u alaw lib rary

Sec. 20. 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. ch an rob les virt u ala w lib rary

Sec. 21. Refusal to Issue Certificates far 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. ch an rob les v irt u alaw lib rary

Sec. 22. Revocation or Suspension of Certificate of Registration and Professional

Identification Card and Cancellation of Temporary/Special Permit. - The Board shall have the
power to recommend the nullification or suspension of the validity of the certificate of registration
and professional identification card of a dentist, dental technologist and dental hygienist or the
cancellation of a temporary/special permit for any of the causes mentioned in the preceding section,
or for:

(a) Unprofessional and unethical conduct; cral aw

(b) Malpractice; cral aw

(c) Incompetence, serious ignorance or negligence in the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and
dental technology; cr ala w

(d) Willful destruction or mutilation of a natural tooth of a patient with the deliberate purpose of
substituting the same by an unnecessary or unessential artificial tooth; cr ala w

(e) For making use of fraud, deceitful or false statement to obtain a certificate of registration; cral aw

(f) For alcoholism or drug addiction causing him/her to become incompetent to practice dentistry,
dental hygiene and dental technology; crala w

(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
hygiene and dental technology in the Philippines; cr ala w

(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; cral aw

(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; and

(j) Utter disregard and continuous 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. ch an rob l esvirt u all awlib rary

Sec. 23. Reinstatement Reissuance or Replacement of Certificate of Registration and

Professional Identification Card. - Two years after the date of revocation, the Board may, upon
application and for reasons deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate any revoked certificate of
registration and reissue a professional identification card; and :in so doing, the Board may, in its
discretion, exempt the applicant from taking another examination. ch an rob les virt u ala w lib rary

Sec. 24. Issuance of Special/Temporary 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

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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 furthermore, That the Board may designate the accredited
professional organization, through its constituent chapters and affiliates, to monitor such activities.

ARTICLE IV
PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE AND DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

Section 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 accredited professional organization of dentists. ch an rob les virt u ala w

lib rary

Sec. 26. 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 future requirements. Certificates of registration held by such
persons in good standing shall have the same force and effect as though issued after the passage of
this Act. ch an rob les virt u ala w l ib rary

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 years after the
effectivity of this Act, an application for registration and issuance of a certificate of registration and
professional identification card, by submitting 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 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 years in a
licensed dental laboratory or clinic under the supervision of a dentist and had attended a training
course given by an accredited school or institutiOI1 accredited and certified by TESDA. ch an rob le svirt u all awlib rary

Sec. 28. Display of Name and Certificate of Registration. - Every registered 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. In the 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 and everyone of such persons in
the same manner as hereinafter provided. ch an rob les virt u ala w l ib rary

Sec. 29. Continuing Professional Education. - The PRC Board in collaboration with the
accredited professional organization (APO), shall implement the continuing professional education
among practicing dentists, dental hygienists and dental technologists in consonance with the
guidelines of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) council of the Commission. Exemption
from the CPE program may be applied for upon reaching the age of sixty-five (65). ch an rob le s virt u alaw lib rary

Sec. 30. Integration of Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Technologists. - All
registered dentists, dental hygienists and dental technologists shall be integrated into one 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 a member of the accredited integrated
professional organization upon payment of required fees and dues. Membership in the accredited

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and integrated national organization of dentists, dental hygienists and dental technologists shall not
be a bar to membership in other associations of dentists, dental hygienists and dental
technologists. ch an rob les virt u ala w l ib rary

Sec. 31. Foreign Reciprocity. - Unless the country of which he/she is a subject or citizen
specifically permits Filipino 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, no foreigner shall be admitted to the examination and be given a certificate of
registration to practice as a dentist and be entitled to any of the privileges under this Act. ch an rob l es virt u alaw lib rary

Sec. 32. Roster of Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Technologists. - The Board, in
coordination with the accredited professional organization (APO), shall maintain a roster of the
name, residences and of the addresses of all registered dentists, dental hygienists and dental
technologists and shall make this roster available to the public upon request.

ARTICLE V
PENAL PROVISION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ACT

Sec. 33. 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 two years and one day nor more than five years, or
both, in the discretion of the court:

(a) Any person who shall practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental technology in the Philippines as
defined in this Act, without a certificate of registration and professional identification card and
special permit issued in accordance with the provisions of this Act, or has been declared exempt; cral aw

(b) Any person who practice the profession to whom the definition of the practice of dentistry,
dental hygiene or dental technology does not apply; cral aw

(c) Any licensed dentist who shall abet the illegal practice of dentistry; cral aw

(d) Any person presenting or using as his/her own the certificate of registration and professional
identification card and special permit of another; cral aw

(e) Any person who shall give any false or forged evidence to the Board in obtaining a certificate of
registration;
cral aw

(f) Any person who shall impersonate any registrant of like or different name; cral aw

(g) Any person who shall use a revoked or suspended certificate of registration and professional
identification card; cral aw

(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.D. without having been
conferred such title or degree in a legally constituted school, college or university, duly recognized
and authorized to confer the same or other degrees; and

(i) Any person who advertises any title or description tending to convey the impression that he/she
is a dentist, without holding valid certificate of registration and professional identification card and
special permit from the Board. ch an rob le svirt u all awlib rary

Sec. 34. 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 and the Commission
and shall render such legal assistance as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this Act.

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 ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 35. Funding Provision. - The Chairperson 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. ch an rob les virt u ala w lib rary

Sec. 36. Transitory Provision. - The existing Board 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.
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Sec. 37. 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. ch an rob le s virt u alaw lib rary

Sec. 38. 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. ch an rob l es virt u alaw lib rary

Sec. 39. 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. ch an rob les virt u ala w lib rar y

Sec. 40. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect following its publication in the Official Gazette or in
any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved:

(Sgd.) JOSE DE VENECIA, JR. (Sgd.) MANNY VILLAR

Speaker of the House of President of the Senate
Representatives

This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2581 and House Bill No. 4848 was finally passed
by the Senate and the House of Representatives on February 8, 2007 and February 20, 2007
respectively.

(Sgd.) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO (Sgd.) OSCAR G. YABES

Secretary General Secretary of Senate
House of Represenatives

Approved: June 2, 2007

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

President of the Philippines

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THE DENTAL CODE OF ETHICS.

The Dental Code of Ethics is part of RA 4419 as article 5. For the purpose of your board exams
this December 2007, use the same Code of Ethics to answer questions. Make sure you do not
become confused by those that you see in your surroundings. To fully grasp the contents of our
ethical code, use the second comlumn for salient words and/or rephrasing of the articles.

Code of Ethics
Article I
DUTY TO THE COMMUNITY

Section 1. Primary Duty.- The dentists primary duty of serving the public is accomplished by
giving his professional service to the best of his capabilities and to conduct himself in such a
manner as to hold his profession in high esteem.

Section 2. Emergency Service. A dentist, when consulted in an emergency by the patient of

another, shall attend ONLY to the conditions leading to the emergency. Upon completion of the
treatment, he shall return the patient to his dentist of record and inform him of the conditions
found and treated.

Section 3. Delegation of Services. A dentist shall not delegate to his dental auxiliaries the
performance of any service or operation which requires his personal competence as a
professional, unless expressly authorized by law.

Section 4. Supervision of Work. The dentist shall supervise his associates and his auxiliaries in
the performance of their duties.

Section 5. Profession Fees. The dentist shall charge fees for his professional service taking into
consideration the Nature of the Case efforts, skills and materials involved and the capacity of the
patient to pay. The dentist is obliged to reveal to his patient, when requested, the itemized
details of the professional fees charged by him. He shall not accept or offer rebates, split fees or
receive commissions other than his legitimate professional fees.

Section 6. Irreproachable Conduct.- The dentist shall conduct himself in a manner completely
above suspicion or reproach.

Section 7. Discoveries of Works-- In the interest of public health, the dentist must make
available his discoveries, inventions or works which are useful in safeguarding or promoting
health, subject to patent or copyright laws.

Section 8. Dental Health Care Program.- The dentist shall participate in programs designed for
dental healtheducation and care. He shall participate in volunteer programs for the delivery of
dental health services in underserved and unserved areas.

Section 9. Leadership.- In all efforts to improve the dental health of the public, the dentist shall
make available to the community his skills, knowledge, and experience, particularly in his field of
specialty.

Article 2
DUTY TO THE PROFESSION

Section 10. Keeping Professionally Fit.- The right of every dentist to professional status rests in
the degree of knowledge, skill and efficiency with which he serves his patients, his community
and his country.
10.1 To keep his professional knowledge and skills up-to-date, every dentist shall pursue
Continuing Education Programs offered by the Philippine Dental Association, its chapters
and affiliates, specialty groups, schools, alumni associations, study clubs, and dental
associations abroad, duly approved by the Board and the Professional Regulation
Commission.

10.1.1 Continuing Dental Education Credits (CDEC) - Every dentist shall complete
a minimum of 300 Continuing Education Credit units every three (3) years prior to
the renewal of his Professional Registration.
10.1.2 Specialty Group - Each Specialty Group shall evolve its own systems of
accreditation, subject to the approval of the Board and the Commission, establish
its Council, police its own ranks and shall at all times safeguard the public against
those who do not meet the qualifications prescribed by the system.
10.1.3 Certificates, Plaques, and Testimonials - No certificate, plaque, testimonial
other than the dentist- school diploma, certificates issued by the specialty Council,
the Board of Dentistry and such other required by law, shall be displayed in his
clinic or reception room. The dentist shall display his Certification of Registration
together with his picture in a conspicuous place in his clinic or reception room at all
times.

Section 11. Duty to Report. - The dentist shall report all violations of the Philippine Dental Act,
the rules and regulations governing the practice of Dentistry, and this Code, which comes to his
knowledge, to the appropriate chapter or affiliate society, The Board or the Professional
Regulation Commission.

Section 12. Professional Consultation and Referral.- The dentist shall seek consultation or make
a referral whenever the welfare of the patient requires recourse to those who possess special
skills, knowledge and experience.

12.1 The consultant shall hold the details of the consultation in confidence and shall not
undertake any operative procedures without the consent of the referring dentist.
12.2 The consultant shall observe post-operative conditions and immediately thereafter
return the patient to the referring dentist.
Section 13. Criticism and Expert Testimony.- The dentist shall institute corrective treatment in
case of a faulty management by another dentist without unnecessary criticism.

13.1 Justifiable Criticism - Every dentist shall report to the appropriate authority or
professional society, instances of gross and continual faulty treatment by another dentist.
13.2 Expert Testimony - The dentist shall provide expert testimony whenever called upon
to do so in administrative, judicial, or legislative proceedings.

Section 14. Unfair Means to Gain Professional Advancement.- The dentist shall not use unfair
means to gain professional advancement, or injure the opportunities of other dentists. He must
be receptive to new ideas and suggestions from other dental practitioners and readily recognize,
encourage, and accredit those to whom such credit is due. Constructive suggestions from other
dentists should be given careful attention.

Section 15. Use of Term –Clinic- and –office-.Ñ A dentist shall use only the term –Clinic- or –
Office- in his dental practice.

Section 16. Testimonials.- A dentist or any association of dentists shall not give testimonials,
directly or indirectly, to the supposed therapeutic agent or proprietary preparations such as
remedies, vaccines, mouth washes, dentifricies or other articles or preventions of disease by
their use.

Section 17. Soliciting Patients- A dentist shall not solicit patients personally or employ his
patients, agents, or agencies to solicit patients fo r him.

Section 18. Cover-up for Illegal Acts.- The dentist shall not allow his name to cover up industrial
or commercial establishments required by law to engage the services of a dentist, or for illegal
practitioners, quacks, or charlatans.

Section 19. Performance of Obligations.- The dentist shall performs in good faith and with due
diligence, all his obligations arising from agreements with patients or other persons, and
financing institution or other instrumentality, in order not to undermine the prestige of the
profession.

Article III
ADVERTISING

Section 20. Authorized Advertising.- The best and honorable means by which the dentist may
make known and advance his reputation for skill and competence in the practice of dentistry is
through his professional services to his patients and to the public.

20.1 The dentist or the dental clinic shall have not more than one window or building sign
per exposure.
20.2 Letters for windows or building signs on the first floor shall not be larger than 8 cm.
By 8 cm. In size and shall show only the name of the dentist and the term -dentist- or –
 dentistry-.
20.3 The terms -X-ray-, -Gas-, Air-Abrasive-, -Dental Laboratory- -Air- Conditioned- or
any technical term must not appear in the card, stationers, office doors and signboards of
the dentist.
20.4 A dentist may identify himself as dental practitioner only in the following manner:
20.4.1 Cards, letterheads and announcement - A dentist may properly utilize
professional cards, recall notices to patients or records and letterheads when the
style and text are consistent with the dignity of the profession. Announcement
cards may be sent when there is a change in location or an alteration in the
character of practice, but only to other dentists, members of health profession and
to patients of records.
20.4.2 Professional cards must be of traditional size and type and shall not include
more than the dentists- name, academic degree, address, telephone number and
office hours. If he confines himself to the practice of a specialty he may include the
following: “practice limited to ...” announcing the specialty and nothing more.

20.5 Building window, office-door lettering and signs. The use of door lettering is limited
to 8 cm. By 8 cm. in size and shall show only the name of the dentist, the term Dentist or
Dentistry. Window or building signs above the first floor shall show the name of the
dentist and the term –dentist- or –dentistry - only and the letters shall be no bigger than
16 cm. in size.
20.6 Building directory - When placing his name upon the directory board of an office
building, a dentist must comply with the use of only the size of lettering regularly used by
the tenants in said building.
20.7 The dentist shall not use illuminated signs in any form.
20.8 Directional signboard may be used by a dentist, but shall not be more than two (2)
along the street where the dentist is practicing and shall be limited to the name of the
dentist and an arrow.

Section 21. Announcement.- The dentist shall use newspaper announcement only when
opening a new clinic or when changing location or limiting the character of his practice, provided
that the newspaper announcement shall not be larger than 2 column inches by 2 column inches
and shall be within 30 days from date of opening, change or limitation of practice.
21.1 Use of professional titles and degrees - The dentist shall use only the usual titles
and academic degrees such as –Doctor-, -Dentist-, ÒDDSÓ, ÒDMDÓ, ÒDDMÓ, in
connection with the name or signature.
21.2 Telephone and other directories - The dentist may authorize the listing of his name is
a telephone or other directory, provided that the listing shall NOT be in BOLD TYPES nor
in BOX.

Article IV
MEMBERSHIP IN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Section 22. Membership and Financial Support.- The dentist shall be an active member of the
Philippine Dental Association and the bona fide Dental Chapter of the Association within the
area of his practice. His membership requires financial support in reasonable amount fixed by
his Association or Chapter.
 Article V
ENFORCEMENT

Section 23. Judicial Committee.- Violation of this Code and the interpretation of any provision
thereof shall be resolved in the first instance by the Judicial Committee of the chapter of affiliate
society, motu propio or at the relation of any person under oath.

Section 24. Sanctions.- Reprimand, suspension from practice, or revocation or certificate of

registration may be imposed for violation of the Code.

Section 25. Council of PDA Presidents.- The findings,

recommendation, rulings, or opinions of the Judicial Committee shall be submitted to the Council
of PDA Presidents, which shall submit the same, together with its own recommendations, to the
Board of Dentistry for decision.

Section 26. Subpoena and Subpoenas Duces Tecum. - For the proper and effective conduct of
investigations and fact-finding inquiries by the judicial committees and the Council of PDA
Presidents, they may avail of the powers of the Board of Dentistry to issue subpoena and
subpoenas duces tecum.

Section 27. Rules.- The composition, qualifications and terms of office, the duties and
responsibilities of the members and the procedure in Judicial Committees and the Council of
PDA Presidents shall be provided by rules promulgated by the House of Delegates of the
Philippines Dental Association.

Section 28. Confidentially.- Proceedings before the judicial committees and the Council of
PDA Presidents shall be private and confidential.
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