Section 17A

Professional conduct.

The Dentists Act, 1948

  • Act 16 of 1948
  • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • Department of Health and Family Welfare
About this Act

An Act to regulate the profession of dentistry.

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    1[17A.Professional conduct.--(1) The Council may prescribe standards of professional conduct and etiquette or the code of ethics for dentists.
     (2) Regulations made by the Council under sub-section (1) may specify which violations thereof shall constitute infamous conduct in any professional respect, that is to say, professional misconduct, and such provision shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law for the time being in force.]

Notes

1. Ins. by s. 13, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-11-1972).

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