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 […]
Section 4-306 – Examination for Licensees in Other States
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “ADEX” means the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc., or its successor organization. (3) (i) “ADHLEX” means the American Dental Hygiene Licensing Examination designed and developed by ADEX, or its successor examination. (ii) “ADHLEX” includes a written component and a clinical component. (4) (i) “ADLEX” means the American Dental 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 […]
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; […]
Section 4-308 – Scope of License
(a) A general license to practice dentistry issued under this title authorizes the licensee to practice dentistry while the license is effective. (b) While it is effective, a limited license to practice dentistry issued under this title authorizes the licensee to practice dentistry, including as an intern or a resident: (1) Only for the institution or public health […]
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 […]