| The Dentist Act, 1948 | |
|---|---|
| Parliament of India | |
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| Citation | Act No. 16 of 1948 |
| Territorial extent | India |
| Enacted by | Parliament of India |
| Enacted | 29 March 1948 [1] |
| Commenced | 29 March 1948 |
| Keywords | |
| dentistry | |
| Status: In force | |
The Dentist Act, 1948 is an Indian legislation which regulates the profession of dentistry.
Dentist (Amendment) Bill, 2016 was passed by Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's parliament, on 1 August 2016, approving the applicability of NEET. [2] The act has been proposed to be replaced with National Dental Commission Bill, 2023. [3]