Section 3June 2, 2007, Sec./Art. 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;

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

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

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

(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.