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32 ME Rev Stat § 18304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18304. License required

 §18304. License required 1.  Unlicensed practice.  Except as provided in section 18305 and section 18371, subsections 3 and 6, a person may not practice or profess to be authorized to practice the activities described in this chapter without a license or during any period when that person's license has expired or has been suspended or revoked.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Unlawful practice.  A person may not:   A. Practice dentistry under a false or assumed name;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Practice dentistry under the name of a corporation, company, association, parlor or trade name;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. While manager, proprietor, operator or conductor of a place for performing dental operations, employ a person who is not a lawful practitioner of dentistry in this State to perform dental practices as described in section 18371;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]D. While manager, proprietor, operator or conductor of a place for performing dental operations, permit a person to practice dentistry under a false name;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]E. Assume a title or append a prefix or letters following that person's name that falsely represent the person as having a degree from a dental college;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]F. Impersonate another at an examination held by the board;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]G. Knowingly make a false application or false representation in connection with an examination held by the board; or   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]H. Employ an unlicensed person to provide services for which a license is required by this chapter.   [PL 2017, c. 388, §5 (AMD).][PL 2017, c. 388, §5 (AMD).] 3.  Penalties.  A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 4.  Injunction.  The Attorney General may bring an action in Superior Court pursuant to Title 10, section 8003‑C, subsection 5 to enjoin a person from violating this chapter.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 388, §5 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18306. Fraudulent sale or alteration of diplomas or licenses

 §18306. Fraudulent sale or alteration of diplomas or licenses 1.  Fraudulent or altered diploma or license; bribery.  A person may not:   A. Sell or offer to sell a diploma conferring a dental degree or license granted pursuant to the laws of this State;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Procure a license or diploma with intent that it be used as evidence of the right to practice dentistry by a person other than the one upon whom the diploma or license was conferred;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. With fraudulent intent alter a diploma or license to practice dentistry;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]D. Use or attempt to use an altered diploma or license; or   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]E. Attempt to bribe a member of the board by the offer or use of money or other pecuniary reward or by other undue influence.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. Except as otherwise specifically provided, violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4-A.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18307 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|32 §18307. Review committee immunity

 §18307. Review committee immunity A dentist who is a member of a peer review committee of a state or local association or society composed of doctors of dentistry, a staff member of such an association or society assisting a peer review committee and a witness or consultant appearing before or presenting information to the peer review committee are immune from civil liability for, without malice, undertaking or failing to undertake any act within the scope of the function of the committee.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18321 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 2: BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE|32 §18321. Board creation; declaration of policy; compensation

 §18321. Board creation; declaration of policy; compensation 1.  Board creation; declaration of policy.  The Board of Dental Practice, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 10, is created within this subchapter, its sole purpose being to protect the public health and welfare. The board carries out this purpose by ensuring that the public is served by competent and honest practitioners and by establishing minimum standards of proficiency in the professions regulated by the board by testing, licensing, regulating and disciplining practitioners of those regulated professions.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Compensation.  Members of the board, the Subcommittee on Denturists under section 18326 and the Subcommittee on Dental Hygienists under section 18327 are entitled to compensation according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18322 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 2: BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE|32 §18322. Board membership

 §18322. Board membership 1.  Membership; terms; removal.  The board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor as follows:   A. Five dentists. Each dentist member must hold a valid dental license under this chapter and must have been in the actual practice of dentistry in this State for at least 10 years immediately preceding appointment. A dentist is not eligible to serve as a member of the board while employing a dental hygienist or a denturist who is a member of the board;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Two dental hygienists. Each dental hygienist member must hold a valid dental hygiene license under this chapter and must have practiced in the State for at least 6 years immediately preceding appointment. A dental hygienist is not eligible to serve as a member of the board while employed by a dentist who is a member of the board;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. One denturist. The denturist member must hold a valid denturist license under this chapter and must have practiced in the State for at least 6 years immediately preceding appointment. A denturist is not eligible to serve as a member of the board while employed by a dentist who is a member of the board; and   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]D. One public member. The public member must be a person who has no financial interest in the dental profession and has never been licensed, certified or given a permit in this or any other state for the dental profession.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]The Governor may accept nominations from professional associations and from other organizations and individuals. A member of the board must be a legal resident of the State. A person who has been convicted of a violation of the provisions of this Act or any prior dental practice act, or who has been convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year's imprisonment, is not eligible for appointment to the board. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Terms.  Terms of the members of the board are for 5 years. A person who has served 10 years or more on a dental examining board in this State is not eligible for appointment to the board. A member may be removed by the Governor for cause.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 3.  Quorum; chair; vice-chair.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a majority of the members serving on the board constitutes a quorum. The board shall elect its chair and vice-chair annually.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18324 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 2: BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE|32 §18324. Rules

 §18324. Rules The board shall adopt rules that are necessary for the implementation of this chapter. The rules may include, but need not be limited to, requirements for licensure, license renewal and license reinstatement as well as practice setting standards that apply to individuals licensed under this chapter relating to recordkeeping, infection control, supervision and administering sedation and anesthesia. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18326 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 2: BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE|32 §18326. Subcommittee on Denturists

 §18326. Subcommittee on Denturists The Subcommittee on Denturists, referred to in this section as "the subcommittee," is established as follows.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]1.  Membership.  The subcommittee consists of 5 members as follows:   A. The denturist who is a member of the board;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Two denturists, appointed by the Governor, who are legal residents of the State and have practiced in the State for at least 6 years immediately preceding appointment; and   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. Two dentists who are members of the board, appointed by the chair of the board.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Terms.  Each of the 3 members of the subcommittee who also are members of the board shall serve on the subcommittee for the duration of that member's term on the board. The term of a member of the subcommittee who is not a member of the board is 5 years.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 3.  Duties.  The subcommittee shall:   A. Perform an initial review of all complaints involving denturists. Upon completion of its review of a complaint, the secretary of the subcommittee shall report to the board the subcommittee's recommended disposition of the complaint. The board shall adopt the subcommittee's recommended disposition of a complaint unless no fewer than 2/3 of the board members who are present and voting vote to reject that recommended disposition; and   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Perform an initial review of all applications for licensure as a denturist and all submissions relating to continuing education of denturists. Upon completion of its review of an application or submission, the secretary of the subcommittee shall report to the board the subcommittee's recommended disposition of the application or submission, including issuance, renewal, denial or nonrenewal of a denturist license. The board shall adopt the subcommittee's recommended disposition of an application or submission unless no fewer than 2/3 of the board members who are present and voting vote to reject that recommended disposition.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 4.  Quorum; chair; secretary.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a majority of the members serving on the subcommittee constitutes a quorum. The subcommittee shall annually elect its chair and secretary.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18327 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 2: BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE|32 §18327. Subcommittee on Dental Hygienists

 §18327. Subcommittee on Dental Hygienists The Subcommittee on Dental Hygienists, referred to in this section as "the subcommittee," is established.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]1.  Membership.  The subcommittee consists of 5 members as follows:   A. A dental hygienist who is a member of the board;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Two dental hygienists, appointed by the Governor, who are legal residents of the State and have practiced in the State for at least 6 years immediately preceding appointment; and   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. Two dentists who are members of the board, appointed by the chair of the board.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Terms.  Each of the 3 members of the subcommittee who also are members of the board shall serve on the subcommittee for the duration of that member's term on the board. The term of a member of the subcommittee who is not a member of the board is 5 years.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 3.  Duties.  The subcommittee shall:   A. Perform an initial review of all complaints involving dental hygienists and dental hygienists with additional authority pursuant to section 18345, subsection 2. Upon completion of its review of a complaint, the secretary of the subcommittee shall report to the board the subcommittee's recommended disposition of the complaint. The board shall adopt the subcommittee's recommended disposition of a complaint unless no fewer than 2/3 of the board members who are present and voting vote to reject that recommended disposition; and   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Perform an initial review of all applications for licensure as a dental hygienist or a dental hygienist with additional authority pursuant to section 18345, subsection 2 and all submissions relating to continuing education of dental hygienists. Upon completion of its review of an application or submission, the secretary of the subcommittee shall report to the board the subcommittee's recommended disposition of the application or submission, including issuance, renewal, denial or nonrenewal of a dental hygienist license. The board shall adopt the subcommittee's recommended disposition of an application or submission unless no fewer than 2/3 of the board members who are present and voting vote to reject that recommended disposition.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 4.  Quorum; chair; secretary.  Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a majority of the members serving on the subcommittee constitutes a quorum. The subcommittee shall annually elect its chair and secretary.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18341 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 3: LICENSING QUALIFICATIONS|32 §18341. Application; fees; general qualifications

 §18341. Application; fees; general qualifications 1.  Application.  An applicant seeking an initial or a renewed license must submit an application with the fee established under section 18323 and any other materials required by the board.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Age.  An applicant must be 18 years of age or older.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 3.  Time limit.  An applicant has 90 days after being notified of the materials needed to complete the application to submit those materials to the board. Failure to complete the application within that 90-day period may result in a denial of the application.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18343 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 3: LICENSING QUALIFICATIONS|32 §18343. Dental radiographer

 §18343. Dental radiographer 1.  Dental radiographer license.  Except as provided in section 18347, an applicant for a dental radiographer license must comply with section 18341 and must provide:   A. Verification of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the board; and   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Verification of passing an examination in dental radiologic technique and safety required by board rule.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18344 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 3: LICENSING QUALIFICATIONS|32 §18344. Expanded function dental assistant

 §18344. Expanded function dental assistant 1.  Expanded function dental assistant license.  Except as provided in section 18347, an applicant for an expanded function dental assistant license must comply with section 18341 and must provide:   A. Verification of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the board;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Verification of one of the following:   (1) A current certificate as a certified dental assistant from a board-approved certificate program;   (2) An active dental hygiene license in good standing issued under the laws of this State; or   (3) An active dental hygiene license in good standing issued under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions;   [PL 2021, c. 163, §5 (AMD).]C. Verification of having successfully completed training in a school or program required by board rule; and   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]D. Verification of passing all examinations required by board rule.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 163, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY RR 2015, c. 2, §22 (COR). PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 163, §5 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18346 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 3: LICENSING QUALIFICATIONS|32 §18346. Denturist

 §18346. Denturist 1.  Denturist license.  Except as provided in section 18347, an applicant for a denturist license must comply with section 18341 and must provide:   A. Verification of a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the board;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Verification of a diploma from a board-approved denturism postsecondary institution; and   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. Verification of passing all examinations required by board rule. The content of one examination must have a clinical component and a written component concerning, but not limited to, dental materials, denture technology, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, basic anatomy and basic pathology.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Faculty denturist license.  An applicant for a faculty denturist license must comply with section 18341 and must provide:   A. Verification of an active denturist license in good standing issued under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions; and   [PL 2021, c. 163, §8 (AMD).]B. Credentials, satisfactory to the board, including a letter from the employing school of dentistry, dental hygiene or denturism indicating that the applicant satisfies the credentialing standards of the school.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 163, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 163, §8 (AMD).
32 ME Rev Stat § 18347 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 3: LICENSING QUALIFICATIONS|32 §18347. Endorsement; applicants authorized to practice in another jurisdiction

 §18347. Endorsement; applicants authorized to practice in another jurisdiction The board is authorized, at its discretion, to waive the examination requirements and issue a license or grant an authority to an applicant who is licensed under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions who furnishes proof, satisfactory to the board, that the requirements for licensure under this chapter have been met. Applicants must comply with the provisions set forth in section 18341.   [PL 2021, c. 163, §9 (AMD).]1.  Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction.  An applicant for licensure or seeking authority under this chapter who is licensed under the laws of another jurisdiction is governed by this subsection.   A. An applicant who is licensed in good standing at the time of application to the board under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions may qualify for licensure by submitting evidence to the board that the applicant has held a substantially equivalent, valid license for at least 3 consecutive years immediately preceding the application to the board at the level of licensure applied for in this State.   [PL 2021, c. 163, §9 (AMD).]B. An applicant who does not meet the requirements of paragraph A but is licensed in good standing at the time of application to the board under the laws of another state, a United States territory, a foreign nation or a foreign administrative division that issues licenses in the dental professions may qualify for licensure by submitting evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant's qualifications for licensure are substantially similar to the requirements in this chapter for the relevant license.   [PL 2021, c. 163, §9 (AMD).][PL 2021, c. 163, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 163, §9 (AMD).