Section 33: Qualifications for entry on first preparation of register

Q: What does Section 33 of The Dentists Act, 1948 (TDA) deal with?

Section 33 TDA pertains to "Qualifications for entry on first preparation of register". It is part of the The Dentists Act, 1948, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 33 of The Dentists Act, 1948 (TDA) governs qualifications for entry on first preparation of register. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 33 TDA still in force?

Yes, Section 33 of the The Dentists Act, 1948 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 33 TDA?

धारा 33 TDA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Dentists Act, 1948. Section 33 of The Dentists Act, 1948 (TDA) governs qualifications for entry on first preparation of register. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 33 TDA?

Dhara 33 TDA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 33 of the The Dentists Act, 1948. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 33 of The Dentists Act, 1948 (TDA) governs qualifications for entry on first preparation of register. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 33 of The Dentists Act, 1948?

Cite as: "Section 33, The Dentists Act, 1948 (TDA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Dentists Act, 1948, § 33 (India).

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(1)A person shall be entitled on payment of the prescribed fee to have his name entered on the register when it is first prepared, if he resides or carriers on the profession of dentistry in the State and if he—(a)holds a recognised dental qualification, or(b)does not hold such a qualification but, being a citizen of India, has been engaged in practice as a dentist as his principal means of livelihood for a period of not less than five years prior to the date appointed under sub-section (2) of section 32:Provided that no person other than a citizen of India shall be entitled to registration by virtue of a qualification—(a)specified in Part I of the schedule unless by the law and practice of the State or country to which such person belongs persons of Indian origin holding dental qualifications registrable in that State or country are permitted to enter and practise the profession of dentistry in such State or country, or(b)recognised, in pursuance of a scheme of reciprocity, under sub-section (5) of section 10:Provided further that a person shall be entitled to registration by virtue of a qualification specified in Part II - of the Schedule only if he is a citizen of India:Provided further that for the purpose of the first preparation of the register of dentists under this Act, a person shall be entitled to have his name entered in the appropriate part of the register without payment of any registration fee,—(a)in the State of Saurashtra, as it existed before the 1st November, 1956, if he is registered on the register of dental practitioners maintained under Saurashtra Ordinance No. 25 of 1948, as amended by Saurashtra Ordinance No. 40 of 1949; or(b)in the State of Travancore-Cochinas it existed before the 1st November, 1956, if he is registered on the register of dental practitioners maintained under the Travancore Medical Practitioners Act, 1119; or(c)in the State of Jammu and Kashmir, if he is registered on the register of dental practitioners maintained under the Jammu and Kashmir Dentists Act, 1958 (J&K Act 9 of 1958).

(2)A person domiciled in a State shall be entitled on payment of the prescribed fee to temporary registration as a dentist for a period of five years, if he has been engaged in practice as a dentist as his principal means of livelihood for a period of not less than two years during the five years prior to the date appointed under sub-section (2) of section 32, and a person so registered shall be entitled to permanent registration if for a period of five years from the date of his temporary registration he has been engaged in practice as a dentist.