Medical Act, 1858

Her Majesty may grant power to College of Surgeons to institute examinations, &c. for dentists.

48. It shall, notwithstanding anything herein contained, be lawful for Her Majesty, by charter, to grant to the Royal College of Surgeons of England power to institute and hold examinations for the purpose of testing the fitness of persons to practise as dentists who may be desirous of being so examined, and to grant certificates of such fitness.