Md. Code Regs. 10.44.32.01

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 10.44.32.01 - 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;

(2) Perform or attempt to perform any intraoral dental service or intraoral dental operation;

(3) Diagnose, treat, or attempt to diagnose or treat any disease, injury, malocclusion, or malposition of a tooth, gum, or jaw, or structures associated with a tooth, gum, or jaw if the service, operation, or procedure is included in:

(a) The curricula of an accredited dental school; or

(b) An approved dental residency program of an accredited hospital or teaching institution;

(4) Perform or offer to perform dental laboratory work;

(5) Place or adjust a dental appliance in a human mouth; or

(6) Administer anesthesia for the purposes of dentistry and not as a medical specialty.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.32.01