Montana § 37-4-102 - Designations Constituting Prima Facie Evidence Of Practicing Dentistry

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§ 37-4-102. Designations Constituting Prima Facie Evidence Of Practicing Dentistry

Designations constituting prima facie evidence of practicing dentistry. Except for the provisions in 37-4-104 , appending the word "dentist" or the letters "D.D.S.", "D.M.D.", or similar letters to a person's name on a door or a sign, in a printed or published form, or in any other type of advertisement is prima facie evidence that the person is engaged in the practice of dentistry and is subject to the regulations, convictions, and penalties of this chapter.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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