Subsection 1: General duties of dental surgeons.

A dental surgeon who holds an elected office or an administrative position may not use it to increase his clientele.

The practice of dentistry normally includes the drawing up by the dental surgeon, in accordance with the observations he is in a position to make in the practice of his art, of the certificates, attestations or documents the production of which is prescribed by the regulations in force. Any certificate, attestation or document issued by the dental surgeon must bear his handwritten signature.

Prescriptions, certificates and attestations are written by the dental surgeon in French; a translation into the patient’s language may be provided.

It is the duty of the dental surgeon to take all necessary precautions to prevent unauthorised persons from gaining access to the medicines and products he or she is required to use in the practice of his or her profession.