Virginia § 54.1-2720 - Display of name of practitioner
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§ 54.1-2720. Display of name of practitioner
Every person practicing dentistry under a firm name, and every person practicing dentistry as an employee of another licensed dentist shall conspicuously display his name at the entrance of the office. Any licensed dentist who fails to display his name shall be subject to disciplinary action by the Board.
Code 1950, § 54-186; 1972, c. 805; 1988, c. 765; 2005, cc. 505, 587.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 54.1-2720 ("Display of name of practitioner") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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