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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Section 4-301 – License Required; Exceptions
(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice dentistry before the individual may practice dentistry on a human being in this State. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board to practice dental hygiene before the individual may practice […]
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 […]
Section 4-302 – Qualifications of Applicants
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, to qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall be of good moral character. (c) To qualify for a license to practice dentistry, the applicant shall be at least 18 years old. (d) Unless waived by the Board […]