Section 2
Interpretation
(2)
A person shall be deemed to practice dentistry within the meaning of the Act who, for the sake of gain or otherwise—
(a)
treats or attempts to treat or professes to treat, cure, relieve or prevent any disease, deficiency or lesion or pain of the human teeth or jaws;
(b)
performs or attempts to perform any operation on human teeth or jaws;
(c)
inserts or attempts to insert any artificial teeth or appliances for the restoration, regulation or improvement of the teeth or accessory structures;
(d)
performs any radiographic work in connection with human teeth or jaws or the oral cavity;
(e)
gives any treatment, advice or attendance on or to any person in connection with the fitting or insertion for the purpose of fitting or fixing of artificial teeth or of a crown
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(f)
or bridge or an appliance for the restoration or regulation of the human teeth or jaws;
(g)
gives any anaesthetic in connection with any such operation or treatment as above mentioned under this subsection; or
(h)
holds himself out whether directly or indirectly as practising dentistry.