The granting of a license to practice medicine.

The granting of a license to practice dentistry.

The legal authority or formal permission from authorities to carry on certain activities which by law or regulation require such permission. It may be applied to licensure of institutions as well as individuals.

The granting of a license to practice pharmacy.

The granting of a license to a hospital.

Organizations which certify physicians and dentists as specialists in various fields of medical and dental practice.

Government required written and driving test given to individuals prior to obtaining an operator's license.

The recognition of professional or technical competence through registration, certification, licensure, admission to association membership, the award of a diploma or degree, etc.

The granting of a license to practice the profession of nursing.

A dental specialty concerned with the maintenance of the dental pulp in a state of health and the treatment of the pulp cavity (pulp chamber and pulp canal).