Md. Code Regs. 10.44.26.04

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

Section 10.44.26.04 - Qualifications - Dental Hygienist Who Has Passed a Regional Board

To qualify for a volunteer dental hygienist's license, a dental hygienist who has passed a regional board as defined in Health Occupations Article, § 4-306(a)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall:

A. Be of good moral character;

B. Be a graduate of a school for dental hygienists that:

(1) Requires at least 2 years of education in an institution of higher education;

(2) Is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; and

(3) Is approved by the Board;

C. Pass the Maryland Jurisprudence Examination on the Maryland State Dental Law;

D. Hold an active license to practice dental hygiene in another state or in the District of Columbia;

E. Meet the qualifications otherwise required for a general license to practice dental hygiene by Health Occupations Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland;

F. Complete the continuing education requirements for an active general license to practice dental hygiene; and

G. Provide dental hygiene services as set forth in Regulation .11 of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.26.04