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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dental Examiners|Section 4-207 - State Board of Dental Examiners Fund -- Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Dental Examiners Fund.    (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and its other services.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.        (3)    Funds to cover the compensation and expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this section.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall pay all funds collected under this title to the Comptroller of the State.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute the fees to the State Board of Dental Examiners Fund.    (d)    (1)    The Fund shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this article.        (2)    The Fund is a continuing, nonlapsing fund, not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.        (3)    Any unspent portions of the Fund may not be transferred or revert to the General Fund of the State, but shall remain in the Fund to be used for the purposes specified in this article.        (4)    No other State money may be used to support the Fund.    (e)    (1)    In addition to the provisions of subsection (d) of this section, the Board shall fund:            (i)    The budget of a dental well–being committee, as defined in § 4–501.1 of this title, with fees set, collected, and distributed to the Fund under this title; and            (ii)    The budget of a dental hygiene well–being committee, as defined in § 4–508 of this title, with fees set, collected, and distributed to the Fund under this title.        (2)    After review and approval by the Board of a budget submitted by the Maryland State Dental Association for a dental well–being committee, the Board may allocate moneys from the Fund to the dental well–being committee.        (3)    After review and approval by the Board of a budget submitted by the Maryland Dental Hygienists’ Association for a dental hygiene well–being committee, the Board may allocate moneys from the Fund to a dental hygiene well–being committee.    (f)    (1)    A designee of the Board shall administer the Fund.        (2)    Moneys in the Fund may be expended only for any lawful purpose authorized under the provisions of this article.    (g)    The Legislative Auditor shall audit the accounts and transactions of the Fund as provided in § 2-1220 of the State Government Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dental Examiners|Section 4-208 - Suits by and Against Board

    The Board may sue and be sued in its own name in the courts of this State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dental Examiners|Section 4-209 - Good Faith Exemption From Civil Liability

    A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-705 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-303 - Waiver of Qualifications for License to Practice Dentistry

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive the education requirements of § 4-302 of this subtitle for an applicant for a limited license who does not hold a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine, or the equivalent from a college or university that is authorized by any state or any province of Canada to grant the degree and is recognized by the Board under § 4-302(d)(2) of this subtitle.    (b)    The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:        (1)    Completes at least 2 years of formal general clinical training in a college or university that is authorized by any state or any province of Canada to grant the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine, or the equivalent and is recognized by the Board under § 4-302(d)(2) of this subtitle; and        (2)    Meets any other requirements that the Board establishes for a waiver of the education requirements of § 4-302 of this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section and § 4-302(g) of this subtitle, the Board may grant a waiver for a teacher’s license if it finds that:            (i)    The applicant holds a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Medicine, or an equivalent degree from a school, college, or faculty of dentistry;            (ii)    The applicant demonstrates that the applicant has had at least 5 years of clinical dental experience;            (iii)    The applicant is found to be of good moral character and professionally competent;            (iv)    The Dean of the University of Maryland Dental School requests the waiver and circumstances exist that justify the granting of a waiver; and            (v)    The applicant is appointed to a full-time or part-time faculty position at the University of Maryland Dental School.        (2)    A teacher’s license granted pursuant to a waiver under paragraph (1) of this subsection:            (i)    Authorizes the licensee to practice dentistry to the same extent as other faculty members who hold general licenses to practice dentistry, provided that the licensee only practices dentistry at established teaching sites and faculty programs of the University of Maryland Dental School; and            (ii)    Shall be surrendered immediately to the Board when the licensee ceases to hold an appointment as a full-time or part-time faculty member of the University of Maryland Dental School.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-304 - Applications for Licenses

    (a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (2)    Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board.    (b)    In addition to the other requirements of this section, an applicant for a limited license to practice dentistry shall submit to the Board a written request, from the hospital, sanatorium, dental school, or public health program to which the practice is to be limited, that the license be issued.    (c)    To apply for a retired volunteer dentist’s license, a volunteer dentist’s license, or a temporary volunteer dentist’s license to practice dentistry, an applicant:        (1)    Shall submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (2)    May not be required to pay an application fee.    (d)    (1)    At least 30 days before the examination, an applicant for a general license to practice dental hygiene shall submit the application to the Board.        (2)    In addition to the other requirements of this section, an applicant for a license to practice dental hygiene shall submit to the Board:            (i)    Satisfactory evidence of graduation from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; and            (ii)    Any other credentials that the Board requires.    (e)    To apply for a retired volunteer dental hygienist’s license, a volunteer dental hygienist’s license, or a temporary volunteer dental hygienist’s license to practice dental hygiene, an applicant:        (1)    Shall submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (2)    May not be required to pay an application fee.    (f)    To apply for a temporary dental clinic permit, an applicant:        (1)    Shall submit an application on the form that the Board requires; and        (2)    May not be required to pay an application fee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-305 - Examinations

    (a)    An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a general license to practice dentistry or a general license to practice dental hygiene is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.    (b)    The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.    (c)    The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this title.    (d)    An applicant shall pay:        (1)    To the Board an examination fee set by the Board in an amount that does not exceed the costs of administering the examination; or        (2)    To an examining body designated by the Board an examination fee set by the examining body as approved by the Board.    (e)    An applicant who fails an examination 4 times may not be licensed.    (f)    Consumer members of the Board may only participate in the proctoring or monitoring of examinations under this title.    (g)    Unless authorized by the Board, a dental hygienist member of the Board may not participate in any activity relating to the examination of dentists under this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-306.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-306.1 - Licensure of University of Maryland School of Dentistry Faculty Member

    (a)    A dentist who is a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and was trained at a foreign dental school shall be qualified by the Board to take an examination offered by ADEX, as defined in § 4–306 of this subtitle, if the applicant:        (1)    Completes training in a dental specialty recognized by the Board;        (2)    Is board certified in a dental specialty recognized by the Board;        (3)    At the time the application is made, is a full–time faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who has completed at least 7 consecutive years as a full–time faculty member; and        (4)    Submits to the Board a written letter of support from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry stating that the school supports the applicant to take the ADEX examination.    (b)    If the dentist receives a passing score on the ADEX examination, the dentist may apply for a general license to practice dentistry.    (c)    A dentist who applied for a general license to practice dentistry under subsection (b) of this section and was issued a general license shall surrender the license if the dentist violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-307 - Issuance, Contents, and Replacement of License

    (a)    The Board shall issue the appropriate license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this title for that license.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues:            (i)    The name of the licensee;            (ii)    The date the license was issued;            (iii)    A serial number;            (iv)    The signatures of the president and secretary of the Board; and            (v)    The seal of the Board.        (2)    On a limited license to practice dentistry, the Board also shall include:            (i)    The date the license expires, for a license that expires on the first anniversary of its effective date; and            (ii)    The name of the institution or public health program at which the licensee is authorized to practice dentistry.        (3)    On a teacher’s license to practice dentistry, the Board also shall include the name of the college or university at which the licensee is a full-time or part-time faculty member.        (4)    On a teacher’s license to practice dental hygiene, the Board also shall include the name of the dental school at which the licensee is a full-time or part-time faculty member.    (c)    The Board shall issue a license to replace a lost or destroyed license if the licensee pays a fee set by the Board that approximates the actual cost of replacing the license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-308.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-308.1 - Providing Services at Community-Based Health Fair by Hygienists

    (a)    In this section, “community–based health fair” means a health service event that offers primary health care services to an individual for free or using a sliding fee schedule that is sponsored by:        (1)    The federal, the State, or a local government;        (2)    A nonprofit organization that is exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or        (3)    A nonprofit community organization that has the stated purpose of providing health services to the disadvantaged.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a licensed dental hygienist, without the supervision of a dentist, may provide without compensation the following services at a community–based health fair:        (1)    A preliminary dental examination, including charting any cavities, restorations, or missing teeth;        (2)    Oral health education;        (3)    Taking blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, height, and weight; and        (4)    Referrals to a dental home, including providing a patient with a list of clinical public health facilities.    (c)    (1)    The Board, in consultation with the Department’s Office of Oral Health, shall develop a standard form to be used by a dental hygienist who performs the services authorized under this section at a community–based health fair.        (2)    A dental hygienist who performs services in accordance with this section shall:            (i)    Fill out the form required under paragraph (1) of this subsection for each patient who received services from the dental hygienist; and            (ii)    Submit the completed form to the Office of Oral Health.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-309 - Term and Renewal of Licenses

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.        (2)    Except as provided in § 4–303.1 of this subtitle, a limited license to practice dentistry expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.        (3)    A teacher’s license to practice dentistry or a teacher’s license to practice dental hygiene expires on the earlier of:            (i)    The date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section; or            (ii)    The date when the licensee ceases to be a full–time or part–time faculty member at the institution named on the license.    (b)    If a teacher’s license to practice dentistry expires because the licensee no longer is a full–time or part–time faculty member at the institution named on the license, the licensee shall surrender the license to the Board secretary within 30 days.    (c)    At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:        (1)    The date on which the current license 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 license expires; and        (3)    The amount of the renewal fee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-310 - Inactive Status

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall place the holder of a general license to practice dentistry or a general license to practice dental hygiene on inactive status and issue an inactive status registration certificate to the licensee, if the licensee:            (i)    Submits to the Board an application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and            (ii)    Pays to the Board the inactive status application fee set by the Board.        (2)    A licensee on inactive status may not practice dentistry or dental hygiene in this State.    (b)    The form provided by the Board for inactive status application or renewal shall require the individual to state:        (1)    Name;        (2)    Inactive status registration number, if any;        (3)    Degree;        (4)    School that awarded the degree;        (5)    Year of graduation;        (6)    Home address;        (7)    Principal office address;        (8)    Principal office telephone number; and        (9)    Whether or not the individual is in regular practice outside this State.    (c)    The Board shall waive the examination requirements of §§ 4-302 and 4-305 of this subtitle for:        (1)    A dentist on inactive status who applies for a general license to practice dentistry, if the dentist has practiced dentistry regularly in any other state within 3 years of applying for the license; or        (2)    A dental hygienist on inactive status who applies for a general license to practice dental hygiene, if the dental hygienist has practiced dental hygiene regularly in any other state within 3 years of applying for the license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-311 - Reinstatement of Expired License

    The Board shall reinstate a general license to practice dentistry, a teacher’s license to practice dentistry, a general license to practice dental hygiene, or a teacher’s license to practice dental hygiene that is expired only if the licensee:         (1)    Meets the renewal and reinstatement requirements set by rule and regulation of the Board; and        (2)    Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-312 - Temporary License to Practice Dental Hygiene

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may issue a temporary license to practice dental hygiene to an applicant who:        (1)    Is licensed to practice dental hygiene in any other state or any province of Canada;        (2)    Meets any other qualifications that the Board establishes;        (3)    Submits to the Board an application on the form that the Board requires;        (4)    Has graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; and        (5)    Pays to the Board an application fee set by the Board.    (b)    While it is effective, a temporary license to practice dental hygiene authorizes the holder to practice dental hygiene subject to the same restrictions imposed on a holder of a general license to practice dental hygiene.    (c)    A temporary license to practice dental hygiene expires when licenses are issued to those who pass the first examination for a general license to practice dental hygiene given over 30 days after the effective date of the temporary license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-313 - Display and Location of Licenses; Change of Address; Display of Notice Regarding Universal Precautions

    (a)    Each holder of a general license to practice dental hygiene, a teacher’s license to practice dental hygiene, or a temporary license to practice dental hygiene shall display the license and any current renewal certificate conspicuously in the office where the holder is engaged in practice.    (b)    Each holder of a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher’s license to practice dentistry shall keep the license and any current renewal certificate in the office where the holder is engaged in practice.    (c)    (1)    Each holder of a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher’s license to practice dentistry shall notify the secretary of the Board in writing within 60 days of any change of office address.        (2)    A licensee who fails to notify the secretary of the Board of any change of office address as provided in this subsection shall pay to the Board a late fee of $10.    (d)    If a dentist is engaged in the private practice of dentistry in this State, the dentist shall display the notice developed under § 1-207 of this article conspicuously in the office where the dentist is engaged in practice.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-314 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-314 - Surrender of License

    (a)    Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a holder of a general license, limited license, teacher’s license, or a temporary license may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.    (b)    The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the licensee under investigation or against whom charges are pending to accept surrender of the license.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-316 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-316 - Commencement of Proceedings

    (a)    On its own initiative or on a written complaint filed with the Board by any person, the Board may commence proceedings under § 4-315 of this subtitle.    (b)    If a person who is not a member of the Board files a complaint, the complaint shall:        (1)    Be in writing;        (2)    Be verified by a person who is familiar with the alleged facts;        (3)    Request Board action; and        (4)    Be filed with the secretary of the Board.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall investigate each complaint filed with the Board if the complaint:            (i)    Alleges facts that are grounds for action under § 4-315 of this subtitle; and            (ii)    Meets the requirements of this section.        (2)    If the Board begins action on its own initiative or if after investigation it elects to substitute its own complaint for one filed by a person who is not a member of the Board, the Board shall prepare a written complaint.    (d)    If, after performing any preliminary investigation, the Board determines that an allegation involving fees for professional or ancillary services does not constitute grounds for discipline or other action, the Board may refer the allegation concerning a member of a professional society or association composed of providers of dental care to a committee of the Society for Mediation.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  4-317 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 4 - Dentistry|Subtitle 3 - Licensing|Section 4-317 - Penalty Instead of Suspension or in Addition to Suspension, Revocation, or Reprimand

    (a)    If after a hearing under § 4-318 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under § 4-315 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher’s license to practice dentistry, or to reprimand a licensed dentist, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:        (1)    Instead of suspending the license; or        (2)    In addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.    (b)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.