Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24)

Part II U.K. Dental Education

Degrees and licences in dentistry U.K.

6 Requirements in relation to admission of candidates to examinations and grant of degrees and licences. U.K.

(1) A dental authority shall admit to the examinations held by them to qualify for a degree or licence in dentistry any person desirous of being examined who has complied with the regulations in force (if any) as to education laid down by the dental authority.

(2) Notwithstanding anything in any enactment, charter or other document, a dental authority shall not grant a degree or licence in dentistry to a person who has not attained the age of 21 years.