The Common Council of the City of Buffalo hereby finds that
the unlawful and unauthorized practice of dentistry, including the
fabrication and application of dental prostheses, including "grills,"
poses a significant risk to the public health, safety, and welfare.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall
have the following meanings:
ESTABLISHMENT
An office, shop, store, or place conducting business in the
City of Buffalo.
PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY
The practice of the profession of dentistry as diagnosing,
treating, operating, or prescribing for any disease, pain, injury,
deformity, or physical condition of the oral and maxillofacial area
related to restoring and maintaining dental health. The practice of
dentistry includes the prescribing and fabrication of dental prostheses
and appliances. The practice of dentistry may include performing physical
evaluations in conjunction with the provision of dental treatment.
Any individual, entity, or establishment found in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be reported to the New York State Board for Dentistry and may be deemed in violation of the Code of the City of Buffalo, and may be subjected to those penalties as provided in §
1-15 of the Charter and Code of the City of Buffalo.