Md. Code Regs. 10.44.09.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.44.09.04 - Licensure of Dental Hygienists Who Have Not Passed the ADHLEX Examination

A. In addition to meeting the requirements of Regulation .02 of this chapter, a dental hygienist holding an active license in another state who has not passed the ADHLEX examination with a score of 75 or greater in each required section of the ADHLEX shall be issued a license if the applicant:

(1) For the 3 preceding years has been actively engaged in practicing dental hygiene for at least 150 hours on average per year;

(2) Has passed an examination with a clinical component as a requirement for licensure in another state;

(3) Has passed a comprehensive written examination on applied clinical diagnosis and treatment planning administered by ADEX with a score of 75 or greater in each required section; and

(4) Has passed the Maryland Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Examination given by the Board or its designee with a score of 75 or greater on each section of the examination.

B. The practice of dental hygiene in the armed forces, the practice of dental hygiene in state and federal programs, participation in post-graduate intern programs, or participation in residency programs within the 5 years preceding application counts toward the required hours of active practice.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.09.04

Regulation .04C adopted effective September 3, 1990 (17:17 Md. R. 2081)
Regulations .04 adopted effective December 22, 2003 (30:25 Md. R. 1848)
Regulations .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 1, 2012 (39:22 Md. R. 1426); adopted permanently effective December 24, 2012 (39:25 Md. R. 1613)