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 […]