Maryland Administrative Code

.11 Scope of Practice. A. A dentist or dental hygienist with a volunteer license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in the State shall practice only: (1) In a dental office; (2) In a dental clinic; (3) In an ambulatory care facility; (4) In a hospital; or (5) For an entity p…

.12 Expiration Date of Licenses. A volunteer license to practice dentistry and a volunteer license to practice dental hygiene expire on June 30 of the second year following the effective date of the license.

.13 Renewal of Licenses. Before a volunteer license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional term if the licensee: A. Submits a completed renewal application on a form provided by the Board; B. Completes the continuing education…

.14 Surrender of License. A. A dentist or a dental hygienist who has been granted a site-specific volunteer dentist or dental hygienist's license shall immediately surrender the license to the Board if the dentist or dental hygienist ceases to: (1) Provide volunteer dental or den…

.15 Fees. There is no fee for an initial volunteer license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene, and there is no fee for the renewal of a volunteer license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene.

.16 Violations. Violations of this chapter pertaining to the use of a volunteer license constitute unprofessional conduct and may result in disciplinary action against the licensee as set forth in Health Occupations Article, §4-315, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.01 Scope. This chapter governs the practice of dental hygiene in a private dental office. The practice of dental hygiene in a facility is governed by COMAR 10.44.21.

.02 Definition. A. In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated. B. Term Defined. “General supervision” means the supervision of a dental hygienist by a dentist in a private dental office where the dentist may or may not be present when the dental hygienist perfo…

.03 Supervision Requirements in a Private Dental Office. While it is effective, a general license to practice dental hygiene issued under Health Occupations Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, authorizes the licensee to practice dental hygiene under the general supervis…

.04 Guidelines for Operating under General Supervision in a Private Dental Office. A. In addition to the requirements contained in Health Occupations Article, §4-308(l), Annotated Code of Maryland, if a dental hygienist works under general supervision in a private dental office w…

.05 Penalties. A violation of this chapter by a dentist or dental hygienist is unprofessional conduct.

.01 Scope. A. This chapter establishes the requirements for: (1) A teacher's license to practice dentistry for a graduate of a United States or Canadian dental school; and (2) A teacher's license to practice dental hygiene for a graduate of a United States or Canadian school for …

.02 Requirements for Teacher's License to Practice Dentistry. A. To qualify for a teacher's license to practice dentistry, an applicant shall meet the requirements set forth in Health Occupations Article, §4-302, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. An applicant for a teacher's license…

.03 Requirements for Teacher's License to Practice Dental Hygiene. A. To qualify for a teacher's license to practice dental hygiene, an applicant shall meet the requirements set forth in Health Occupations Article, §4-302, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. An applicant for a teacher…

.04 License to Teach Dentistry at the University of Maryland Dental School. A. A graduate of a United States or Canadian dental school who is not licensed to practice dentistry in another state and who wishes to obtain a teacher's license to teach dentistry at the University of M…

.05 Fees. A. The applicant shall submit the fee specified in COMAR 10.44.20 with the application for a teacher's license to practice: (1) Dentistry; or (2) Dental hygiene. B. The application fee is nonrefundable.

.06 License Void. A teacher's license to practice dentistry and a teacher's license to practice dental hygiene in the State are immediately void upon leaving the faculty position.

.01 Scope. In accordance with Health Occupations Article, §4-202, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Governor appoints the dentist and dental hygienist Board members, with the advice of the Secretary of Health, from a list of names submitted to the Governor by the Board. This chapte…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. (2) Dental Hygienist. (a) “Dental hygienist” means an individual who, on the date of the mailing of the Board's …

.03 Notice to Fill Vacancies for Dentist Board Members. A. General. If there are one or more dentist vacancies on the Board, the Board shall hold an annual election to elect nominees to fill the dentist vacancies. B. Notice. (1) The Board shall send notice of the election referre…

.04 Notice to Fill Vacancies for Dental Hygienist Board Members. A. General. If there are one or more dental hygienist vacancies on the Board, the Board shall hold an annual election to elect nominees to fill the dental hygienist vacancies. B. Notice. (1) The Board shall send not…

.05 Registration of Organizations. A. A State dental organization affiliated with a national organization or a State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization that wishes to nominate candidates for membership on the Board shall register with the Board …

.06 Resignation; Death. A special election may not be held for a dentist or a dental hygienist who: A. Resigns from the Board; or B. Dies while a Board member.

.07 Qualifications. A. Dentist. (1) Each dentist Board member shall: (a) Be an individual of recognized ability and honor; (b) Be a practicing holder of a general license to practice dentistry who has practiced dentistry actively in this State for at least 5 years immediately bef…

.08 Election Judge. A. One of the following individuals shall be the Election Judge in the order indicated: (1) The Board's President unless the President is: (a) Absent; or (b) Eligible for and seeks reappointment; (2) The Board's President-Elect unless the President-Elect is: (…

.09 Balloting. A. Balloting shall be by either: (1) Electronic mail (e-mail); or (2) Paper ballot. B. A dentist may cast a single vote for a qualified candidate. C. A dental hygienist may cast a single vote for a qualified candidate. D. A dentist or a dental hygienist who was not…

.10 Tallying of Ballots. A. Ballots shall be tallied by either: (1) The Board; or (2) A designee of the Board. B. Ballots may be tallied electronically, manually, or a combination thereof. C. In the event that the Board tallies the ballots for the dentist's election, the Executiv…

.11 Aggrieved Dentist or Dental Hygienist. A. Grievance. (1) A dentist nominee or a dental hygienist nominee aggrieved by the election process shall submit a grievance in writing by hand delivery to the offices of the Board within 5 days of the alleged occurrence. (2) The grievan…

.12 Election Judge and Board's Review of Grievance. A. The election judge shall have the responsibility and authority to resolve any matters in dispute regarding the election process. B. Except for §C of this regulation, the determination of the election judge shall be final. C. …

.13 Names of Nominees Submitted to the Governor. A. The Board shall submit the result of the balloting to the Governor in a list of names in descending order indicating the number of votes received by each candidate. B. For dentists, the number of names on the list for each vacan…

.14 Disclosure to the Public. The names of the individuals who are nominees may not be disclosed to the public until the names are posted on the Board's website.

.15 Violations. A. Substantial Violations. (1) The election judge may determine that a substantial violation or violations of this chapter have occurred. (2) In the event of a substantial violation of this chapter, the election judge may, in the judge's discretion and subject to …

.16 Invalid Elections. A. Dentist. (1) If an election for a dentist board member is declared invalid by the election judge, the Board shall notify by regular mail or by e-mail: (a) Each dentist; and (b) Each State dental organization affiliated with a national organization. (2) T…

.01 Scope. A. This chapter covers the production and maintenance of patient records by dentists in any form or medium. B. The following is not governed by this chapter: (1) Retention schedules of dental records; (2) Confidentiality of dental records; (3) Disclosure of dental reco…

.01-1 Definitions. A. In this chapter the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Best practices” means a method or technique that through experience and research has shown to reliably lead to results superior to those achieved by other means. (2) “Ele…

.02 General Provisions for Handwritten, Typed, and Electronic Health Records. A. A dentist shall create and maintain a separate dental record for each patient. B. Dental records shall include: (1) A patient’s clinical chart as described in Regulation .03 of this chapter; and (2) …

.03 Clinical Charts. A. Each patient’s clinical chart shall include at a minimum the following: (1) Patient's name and date of treatment; (2) Reasons for the patient’s visit; (3) Treatment plans that are signed and dated by both the treating dentist and the patient; (4) Patient’s…

.04 Financial Records. A. Financial records shall be considered part of the dental records but shall be maintained separately from the patient’s clinical chart. B. Financial records shall include at a minimum the following: (1) Complete financial data concerning the patient’s acc…

.05 Violations. Failure to comply with this chapter constitutes unprofessional conduct and may constitute other violations of law.

.01 Scope. A. This chapter shall be used by the Board and the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings as a framework for imposing discipline. B. The Board and the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings shall take into consideration a range of activity within certain types …

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. (2) “Conditions” means requirements in a public or nonpublic order that a licensee or certificate holder must sa…

.03 Application. A. This chapter shall be used by the Board as a guide for sanctioning licensees and certificate holders in formal and informal actions and proceedings. B. Except as provided in Regulation .05 of this chapter, the Board shall impose a sanction not less severe than…

.04 Worksheet. A. The Board shall complete a sanctions worksheet after considering each disciplinary matter. B. The sanctions worksheet shall, at a minimum: (1) Briefly summarize the conduct that constituted the violation or violations meriting action; (2) Identify the severity o…

.05 Aggravating and Mitigating Factors. A. Sanctions in a particular case may fall outside the range of the sanctioning guidelines established by the Board. B. If the sanctions imposed by the Board fall outside the range of the sanctioning guidelines, the Board shall state its re…

.06 Disciplinary Guidelines. The following guidelines shall be used by the Board when sanctioning licensees and certificate holders in formal and informal actions and proceedings: A. Abuse — Physical and Emotional. Severity Tier/Conduct Sanction Range Duration Minimum Maximum Lea…

.01 Definition. A. In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated. B. Term Defined. “Practice dentistry” means to: (1) Be a manager, a proprietor, or a conductor of or an operator in any place in which a dental service or dental operation is performed intraorally; …

.02 Professional Competence. A. A dentist shall practice dentistry as defined in Regulation .01 of this chapter. B. A dentist shall: (1) Limit their practice to the areas of competence by which proficiency has been gained through education, training, and experience; (2) Acquire t…