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MarylandHB 05732025 Regular SessionHouse

State Board of Dental Examiners - Expanded Function Dental Assistants - Education and Reinstatement

Sponsored By: Nicholaus R. Kipke (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Health OccupationsCertificationsCommittees and CommissionsCurriculumDentistsEducation -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Internet -see also- Internet AccessMedical SchoolsRemote and Hybrid EducationRules and RegulationsWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Dental assistant reinstatement requires training and fees

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland provides a path to restore expired expanded function dental assistant certificates. Holders must complete board-required continuing education, submit a renewal application by the board's deadline, and pay its renewal fee. The dental board must establish continuing education rules that include hands-on clinical training and an online study option. Education must come from eligible certification education providers or state dental professional societies affiliated with national dental organizations. The law does not set the fee amount or continuing education hours.

More dental assistant courses, with training rules

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland expands course options for expanded function dental assistant certification. The dental board can approve Dale Foundation courses and Trapezio Orthodontic Assistant Training Solutions orthodontic courses, including successor providers. Other eligible programs include Job Corps, qualifying accredited college and high school programs, and programs accredited by the Council on Dental Accreditation. Courses must cover the mouth procedure for which certification is sought. Initial courses must include at least 35 total hours, combining online and in-person instruction. The board must set required hours for each format and hands-on clinical training. Applicants must be at least 18, have good moral character, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. They must complete the approved course, hold appropriate Dental Assisting National Board certification, pass any board-required exam, and undergo a state criminal history check.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nicholaus R. Kipke

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Tiffany T. Alston

    Democratic • House

  • Heather Bagnall

    Democratic • House

  • Harry Bhandari

    Democratic • House

  • Brian Chisholm

    Republican • House

  • Bonnie Cullison

    Democratic • House

  • Pam Lanman Guzzone

    Democratic • House

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Thomas S. Hutchinson

    Republican • House

  • Anne R. Kaiser

    Democratic • House

  • Kenneth Kerr

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley J. Lopez

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Morgan

    Republican • House

  • Ashanti Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa E. Reilly

    Republican • House

  • Samuel I. Rosenberg

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Ross

    Democratic • House

  • Steve Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Kathy Szeliga

    Republican • House

  • Deni Taveras

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer White Holland

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila J. Woods

    Democratic • House

  • Teresa Woorman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 138 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 23

    4/8/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/1/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    3/31/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/25/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/24/2025Senate

  6. Referred Finance

    3/12/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (138-0)

    3/12/2025House

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/11/2025House

  9. Favorable with Amendments {693726/1 Adopted

    3/11/2025House

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations

    3/10/2025House

  11. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/27/2025House

  12. First Reading Health and Government Operations

    1/23/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/8/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2025

    PDF

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