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 […]
Section 4-318 – Hearings
(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 4-315 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. (b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure […]
Section 4-319 – Review
(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 4–315 of this subtitle, a person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) Any person aggrieved by a final decision […]
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 4-321 – 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 4-312 – 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 4-313 – 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 […]