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urn: urn:us-la:rs:37:771
citation: "R.S. 37:771"
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breadcrumb: "Title 37 › Chapter 9"
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# Right to use title

A dental licensee of this state, graduated from a reputable dental school has the right to use the title "Doctor" or its abbreviation before his name or append to his name the letters: "B.D.S.", "M.D.S.", "L.D.S.", "D.D.S.", "D.M.D." or equivalent letters signifying the dental degree conferred upon him.