Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:771

  • Reputable dental school: means one that is recognized as such by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry according to its rules and regulations. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:751

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.