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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Health Occupations » Title 4 - Dentistry » Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions

Section 4-101 – Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Board” means the State Board of Dental Examiners.     (c)    “Dental appliance” means any:         (1)    Oral prosthesis;         (2)    Orthodontic appliance;         (3)    Regulatory appliance;         (4)    Supportive appliance; or         (5)    Other intraoral appliance or restoration.     (d)    “Dental hygienist” means an individual, other than a dentist, who practices dental hygiene.     (e)    “Dental laboratory” means any commercial laboratory […]

Section 4-102 – Scope of Title

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, this title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.         (2)    The provisions of this title do not affect a physician while practicing medicine, unless the physician practices dentistry as a specialty.     (b)    This title […]

Section 4-103 – Dental Practice to Be Owned by Licensed Dentist or Professional Corporation — Actions Authorized

    (a)    Only an individual or individuals licensed by the Board to practice dentistry or a dental professional corporation may own a dental practice.     (b)    Only an individual licensed by the Board to practice dentistry may:         (1)    Direct the clinical training of a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant who assists in the care and treatment of dental patients; […]