Chope J
Br Dent J. 1997 Oct 11;183(7):232-7. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4809473.
One of the most exclusive clubs in the dental world comprises the 27 members who can call themselves Dental Bodies Corporate (DBCs). Among this elite are well-known names such as Dental World, Dencare, Whitecross, Benedent and also Oakley, which is owned by Denplan. In the UK only dentists and DBCs are permitted to carry on the business of dentistry. DBCs are simply companies whose directors (the majority of whom must be dentists) are protected by the laws of limited liability, with the purpose of encouraging investment by shareholders (who need not be dentists). This article outlines the story of how this select band of Corporate Bodies gained their exclusive status which goes back to the very earliest days of our profession.
牙科界最具排他性的俱乐部之一由27个可以自称牙科法人团体（DBC）的成员组成。在这个精英群体中，有诸如“牙科世界”“登康”“怀特克罗斯”“贝内登特”等知名品牌，还有由登普蓝拥有的奥克利。在英国，只有牙医和牙科法人团体被允许从事牙科业务。牙科法人团体不过是一些公司，其董事（大多数必须是牙医）受有限责任法律保护，目的是鼓励股东（股东不必是牙医）进行投资。本文概述了这个精选的法人团体群体是如何获得其排他性地位的，这要追溯到我们这个行业的最早期。
