Naismith Dental Corp. v. Board of Dental Examiners

Opinion

ELKINGTON, J.

In an appeal from a judgment denying its petition for a writ of mandate, Naismith Dental Corporation (hereafter Nai smith) attacks the constitutionality of Business and Professions Code section 1658.1 on two grounds. It is contended that the statute operates to deny Naismith, and others similarly situated, “due process” and “equal protection.”

Section 1658.1 provides: “On or after September 21, 1963, no dentist shall be granted permission for an additional place of practice, except that a dentist may be granted permission for more than one place of practice if he is in…