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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]