§59-328.2.

§59-328.2.
   
   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
   assistants and/or dental nurses in the State of Oklahoma. All
   provisions of this act relating to the practice of dentistry, the
   practice of dental hygiene, the procedures performed by dental
   assistants and/or dental nurses, and the fabrication of dental
   appliances in dental laboratories by dental laboratory technicians
   shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes.