Section 1373.13 Of Article 5. Standards From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.2. >> Article 5.
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. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that all persons
licensed in this state to engage in the practice of dentistry shall
be accorded equal professional status and privileges, without regard
to the degree earned.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no health care
service plan shall discriminate, with respect to the provision of, or
contracts for, professional services, against a licensed dentist
solely on the basis of the educational degree held by the dentist.