14/08/2026
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🚨 STOP ILLEGAL PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
PROTECT YOUR SMILE.
PROTECT YOUR HEALTH.
CHOOSE A LICENSED DENTIST.
⚖️ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9484
The Philippine Dental Act of 2007
Practicing dentistry without a valid Certificate of Registration (COR), Professional Regulation Commission ID (PRC ID) and required permit is prohibited by law.
❌ ILLEGAL PRACTICE INCLUDES:
• Performing dental procedures without license
• Representing yourself as a dentist without the required credentials
• Using another person’s professional credentials
• Impersonating a registered dentist
• Using a revoked or suspended registration/PRC ID
• Advertising yourself as a dentist without valid authorization
• Abetting or assisting the illegal practice of dentistry
⚠️ PENALTY UNDER SECTION 33, R.A. 9484:
₱200,000 – ₱500,000 FINE
AND/OR
2 YEARS & 1 DAY – 5 YEARS IMPRISONMENT
As determined by the proper court.
🦷 YOUR ORAL HEALTH DESERVES PROFESSIONAL CARE.
Before undergoing any dental procedure,
VERIFY THAT YOUR DENTIST IS LICENSED AND AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE.
REPORT ILLEGAL PRACTICE.
Help protect the public and uphold the dignity of the dental profession.
R.A. 9484 — KNOW THE LAW.
PROTECT THE PUBLIC.
UPHOLD THE PROFESSION.