New York State Education Department State Board for Dentistry Minutes and Meeting Files

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of minutes of the State Board for Dentistry and its predecessors, the State Board of Dental Examiners, the State Board of Censors of the Dental Society of the State of New York, and the Dental Society of the State of New York. These entities were created to oversee, license, and regulate the dental profession, and to provide punishment for violations of the law.
Title
Minutes and meeting files
Quantity
3 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
20175_12
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by meeting date.

Administrative History

The Dental Society of the State of New York was created by act of the Legislature (L. 1868, Ch. 152) to oversee, license, and regulate the dental profession, and to provide punishment for violations of the provisions of the act. Its name was later changed to the State Board of Censors of the Dental Society of the State of New York, the Board of State Dental Examiners (L. 1895, Ch. 626), and the State Board for Dentistry (L. 1971, Ch. 987). The State Board for Dentistry is codified in Education Law, Title 8, Article 133.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of minutes of the State Board for Dentistry and its predecessors, the State Board of Dental Examiners, the State Board of Censors of the Dental Society of the State of New York, and the Dental Society of the State of New York. Also included are background documents such as advertisements related to dental practices, correspondence from members and potential members of the dental profession, and notes and results concerning examinations for licenses. Information pertaining to disciplinary cases is also included.

Access Restrictions

Disciplinary cases are restricted to protect personal privacy. Access may be permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval by the State Archives.

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