Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-328.2: Declarations

The practice of dentistry in the State of Oklahoma is hereby

declared to affect the public health, safety and general welfare and

to be subject to regulation and control in the public’s best

interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest

and concern that the dental profession, through advancement and

achievement, merits and receives the confidence of the public and

that only properly qualified dentists be permitted to practice

dentistry and supervise dental hygienists and dental assistants in

this state. All provisions of this act relating to the practice of

dentistry, the practice of dental hygiene, and the procedures

performed by dental assistants, and the fabrication of dental

appliances in dental laboratories by dental laboratory technicians

shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and

purposes.