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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-318 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-318 - Hearings

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 4-315 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.    (b)    The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    In accordance with the State budget, the Board may authorize payment of fees and travel expenses of witnesses who testify in a proceeding under this section.    (d)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (e)    The Board may administer oaths and take depositions of witnesses in any proceeding under this section.    (f)    (1)    Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths to witnesses in connection with any investigation under this title and any hearings or proceedings before it.        (2)    The Board shall issue subpoenas on behalf of the individual if the individual requests in writing that the Board do so.        (3)    If, without lawful excuse, a person disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath or to testify or answer a question, then, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may punish the person as for contempt of court.        (4)    If, without lawful excuse, an individual disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath, testify, or answer a question, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.    (g)    If after due notice the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-319 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-319 - Review

    (a)    Except as provided in this section for an action under § 4–315 of this subtitle, a person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 4–315 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-320 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-320 - Injunctive Actions

    (a)    An action may be maintained in the name of this State or the Board to enjoin:        (1)    Unauthorized practice of dentistry or dental hygiene;        (2)    Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 4-315(a) of this subtitle;        (3)    Conduct that violates any prohibition in Subtitle 4 of this title, which relates to dental laboratory work; or        (4)    Conduct that violates the practice limitations of § 4-603 of this title.    (b)    An action under this section may be brought by:        (1)    The Board, in its own name;        (2)    The Attorney General, in the name of this State; or        (3)    A State’s Attorney, in the name of this State.    (c)    An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:        (1)    Resides; or        (2)    Engages in the acts sought to be enjoined.    (d)    Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.    (e)    An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for unauthorized practice of dentistry under § 4-601 of this title or disciplinary action under § 4-315 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-321 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-321 - Penalties and Cease and Desist Orders

    In addition to any other penalties or disciplinary actions authorized under this title, the Board may issue a cease and desist order for conduct that:        (1)    Is in violation of § 4–601 or § 4–602 of this title; or        (2)    Violates any prohibition in Subtitle 4 of this title that relates to dental laboratory work.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 4 - Dental Laboratory Work|Section 4-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Dental technician” means an individual who does dental laboratory work.    (c)    “Subcontracted work authorization” means a written request for subcontracted dental laboratory work.    (d)    “Work authorization” means a written request for dental laboratory work.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 4 - Dental Laboratory Work|Section 4-402 - Requirements for Performing Dental Laboratory Work; Exceptions

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person other than a licensed dentist may not do dental laboratory work unless the person:        (1)    Works under a work authorization that meets the requirements of § 4-403 of this subtitle; and        (2)    Uses casts or models made from impressions taken by a licensed dentist.    (b)    The requirements of this subtitle that relate to work authorizations do not apply to:        (1)    A dental laboratory on the premises of a dental office that is used only by the licensed dentists practicing in the office; or        (2)    A dental student, dental technician, or student dental technician while doing dental laboratory work at the educational institution, hospital, or clinic with which the individual is associated.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 4 - Dental Laboratory Work|Section 4-403 - Work Authorization

    (a)    The work authorization required by § 4-402 of this subtitle for dental laboratory work shall:        (1)    Be on the form that the Board requires;        (2)    Be signed by a licensed dentist who requests the work; and        (3)    Contain the information required by this section.    (b)    The work authorization shall be prepared in duplicate and contain:        (1)    The name and address of the dental laboratory to do the work;        (2)    Identification of the patient by name or number;        (3)    The date on which the work authorization form was completed;        (4)    A description of the work to be done, including diagrams if necessary;        (5)    A specification of the type of dental materials to be used; and        (6)    The name and license number of the dentist who requests the work.    (c)    A dental laboratory named in a work authorization may subcontract dental laboratory work, if that dental laboratory:        (1)    Completes in duplicate the subcontracted work authorization form that the Board requires; and        (2)    Complies with the record keeping requirements of § 4-404 of this subtitle.    (d)    The Board shall publish:        (1)    An approved standard work authorization form; and        (2)    An approved standard subcontracted work authorization form that is of a color different from the standard work authorization form.    (e)    A dental laboratory in this State may do dental laboratory work on the request of a dentist licensed and practicing in any other state or a foreign country if the request:        (1)    Is on the form that the Board requires or a reasonably equivalent form; and        (2)    Otherwise meets the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 4 - Dental Laboratory Work|Section 4-404 - Forms Distribution and Records

    (a)    (1)    The dentist who signs a work authorization shall:            (i)    Send the original to the dental laboratory named on the work authorization; and            (ii)    Keep the copy.        (2)    The dental laboratory named in the original work authorization shall:            (i)    Send the original of a subcontracted work authorization to the dental laboratory that is to do the subcontracted work; and            (ii)    Keep the copy.    (b)    (1)    The person who keeps or receives the original or copy of a work authorization or subcontracted work authorization shall keep it for at least 1 year.        (2)    If a subcontracted work authorization is issued, the dental laboratory named in the original work authorization shall attach the original work authorization form to the copy of the subcontracted work authorization form and keep the two together in the files of the dental laboratory for at least 1 year.    (c)    If a dentist uses a patient identification number instead of a name on a work authorization, the dentist shall keep in the dentist’s office a cross reference that translates the number to the name of the specific patient.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 4 - Dental Laboratory Work|Section 4-405 - Exceptions to Work Authorization Requirements

    A dental laboratory may make dental appliances for research, technique samples, or training purposes:         (1)    Without a work authorization if the dental laboratory annually secures permission from the Board to use plastic typdont or dentoform type models for this fabrication; or        (2)    Under a work authorization signed by a licensed dentist that gives the dental laboratory permission to use the dentist’s cast of a particular patient and that contains:            (i)    The name and address of the dental laboratory;            (ii)    Patient identification by name or number;            (iii)    The date on which the written work authorization form was completed; and            (iv)    The name and license number of the dentist who signs the form.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 4 - Dental Laboratory Work|Section 4-406 - Specific Prohibitions

    (a)    A dental laboratory may not accept a request for dental laboratory work unless the request meets the requirements of this subtitle.    (b)    A licensed dentist may not:        (1)    Suggest, request, or in any way direct that a patient appear at a dental laboratory; or        (2)    Sign a work request that does not contain all the information required by this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 4 - Dental Laboratory Work|Section 4-407 - Inspections; Evidence of Violation

    (a)    (1)    To determine compliance with this subtitle, the Board may inspect, at random, the work authorization forms and files kept by a licensed dentist or dental laboratory.        (2)    The Board may appoint any person, including a dental technician, to conduct the inspection permitted by this subsection.    (b)    Doing dental laboratory work while not in possession of a work authorization or a subcontracted work authorization that meets the requirements of this subtitle is prima facie evidence of a violation of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-501.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-501.1 - Dentist Well-Being Committee

    (a)    In this section, “Dental Well–Being Committee” means the committee of the Maryland State Dental Association that evaluates and provides assistance to any provider of dental care in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.    (b)    (1)    Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Maryland State Dental Association shall appoint the members of the Dental Well–Being Committee.        (2)    At least one member of the Dental Well–Being Committee shall be a member of the Maryland Dental Society.    (c)    The Board shall fund the budget of the Dental Well–Being Committee as provided in § 4–207 of this title.    (d)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Dental Well–Being Committee as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-502 - Law Governing Recoveries Against Dental Review Bodies and Professional Peer Review Activities

    (a)    In accordance with the federal Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, the State elects not to be governed by the provisions of the Act that provide limitations on damages for suits brought under State law against dental review bodies and to individuals participating in professional peer review activities.    (b)    For suits brought under State law, the State shall be governed by this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-503 - Advertising

    (a)    A licensed dentist may not advertise:        (1)    To guarantee any dental work;        (2)    Making an undifferentiated claim to do dental work painlessly;        (3)    To do dental work in a superior manner; or        (4)    Falsely or in a manner that tends to deceive or mislead the public.    (b)    (1)    A licensed dentist may not:            (i)    Use the designation “Dental Surgeon” on a sign that bears the name of the licensee; or            (ii)    Include a specialty designation in a card, letterhead, sign, telephone directory listing, or other printed matter that bears the name of the licensee, unless:                1.    The licensee is identified by the Board as a specialist in the designated field under § 4-504 of this subtitle; and                2.    The language used to refer to the specialty is approved by the Board.        (2)    A licensed dentist may use the designations “Dr.”, “dentist”, “D.D.S.”, or “D.M.D.” on a sign that bears the licensee’s name.    (c)    A person who is not a licensed dentist may not solicit or advertise to the general public in any manner that the person alters, constructs, duplicates, repairs, or supplies a dental appliance.    (d)    A licensed dentist may use a trade name in connection with the practice of dentistry provided that:        (1)    The use of the trade name is not deceptive or misleading;        (2)    The advertisement in which the trade name appears includes the name of the licensed dentist or the name of the business entity providing the dental services being advertised as long as the advertisement includes the name of a licensed dentist;        (3)    The name of the licensed dentist providing dental services shall appear on the billing invoices, and on the receipts if any are given to patients; and        (4)    Treatment records are maintained that clearly identify the licensed dentist who has performed the dental service for any patient.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-504 - Specialization

    (a)    A licensed dentist may not represent to the public that the licensee is a specialist in any field of specialized dental practice unless identified as a specialist in that field by the Board.    (b)    If a licensed dentist requests, the Board shall determine whether the licensee qualifies for Board identification as a specialist.    (c)    The Board may approve any area of specialty recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards or its successor organization.    (d)    (1)    The Board shall adopt rules and regulations concerning application procedures, fees, and required qualifications for identification as a specialist.        (2)    The qualifications required of applicants for Board identification as a specialist may include:            (i)    The requirements established by various specialty certifying boards of the American Dental Association or specialty certifying boards recognized by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards;            (ii)    Education;            (iii)    Professional experience; and            (iv)    Whether, before July 1, 1979, the applicant represented to the public, in an ethical manner, that the applicant was a specialist.    (e)    In approving additional specialties, the Board may consider those fields recognized and approved by the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards.    (f)    The Board is a depository for and the arbitrator of the specialty qualification standards of the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-505 - Certification of Dental Radiation Technologists

    (a)    The Board of Dental Examiners shall:        (1)    Define, for the purpose of this section, the terms “dental radiation technologist” and “practice dental radiation technology”;        (2)    Adopt rules and regulations concerning qualifications, training, certification, monitoring of, and enforcement requirements for a dental radiation technologist; and        (3)    Provide for a requirement to ensure competency in new safety and technological advances.    (b)    The qualifications required of applicants for Board certification as a dental radiation technologist shall include requirements established by:        (1)    The American Dental Association; or        (2)    Any applicable federal standards for training and certification.    (c)    After July 1, 1988, an individual must be certified by the Board as a dental radiation technologist before a licensed dentist may employ the individual to practice dental radiation technology.    (d)    After July 1, 1988, an individual may not practice dental radiation technology unless certified by the Board.    (e)    At least 1 month before a certificate expires, the Board shall send to each certificate holder, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the certificate holder, a renewal notice that states:        (1)    The date on which the current certificate expires;        (2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certificate expires; and        (3)    The amount of the renewal fee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-506 - Patient Protection During Use of Radiation

    When using radiation for the purposes of dental diagnosis a patient’s body shall be protected under the supervision of a licensed dentist. The State Board of Dental Examiners shall adopt rules and regulations of patient protection to be applied during the use of radiation.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-507 - Completion of Hospital Admission History and Physical Examination; Assessment of Medical Risks of Procedures

    A dentist who has successfully completed a physical evaluation program or course at an accredited hospital or teaching institution, who is qualified and identified by the Board as a specialist in oral surgery, and who admits to a hospital any patient without known medical problems, if the dentist is deemed by the hospital to be qualified to do so:         (1)    May complete a hospital admission history and a physical examination of that patient; and        (2)    Shall assess the medical risks of the proposed procedures to that patient.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-508 - Dental Hygiene Well-Being Committee

    (a)    In this section, “Dental Hygiene Well–Being Committee” means the committee of the Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association that evaluates and provides assistance to any dental hygienist, dental radiation technologist, or dental assistant in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.    (b)    The Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association shall appoint the members of the Dental Hygiene Well–Being Committee.    (c)    The Board shall fund the budget of the Dental Hygiene Well–Being Committee as provided in § 4–207 of this title.    (d)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Dental Hygiene Well–Being Committee as provided in § 2–1220 of the State Government Article.    (e)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the Dental Hygiene Well–Being Committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the Dental Hygiene Well–Being Committee.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the Dental Hygiene Well–Being Committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil action.        (3)    For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.    (f)    A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of a Dental Hygiene Well–Being Committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the Dental Hygiene Well–Being Committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the Well–Being Committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 4-509 - Provision of Testimony or Information on Potential Violations

    Any contractual provision that could be interpreted to limit, restrict, or prevent a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or other person from testifying or providing information to the Board, the General Assembly, or a court of competent jurisdiction concerning a potential violation of this title shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to the public policy of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 6 - Prohibited Acts; Penalties|Section 4-601 - Practicing Without License; Aiding or Abetting Unauthorized Practice

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice dentistry or dental hygiene on a human being in this State unless licensed by the Board.    (b)    A person may not aid or abet unauthorized practice of dental hygiene in this State.