Md. Code Regs. 10.44.33.05

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

Section 10.44.33.05 - Temporary Dental Clinic Permit

A. Bona Fide Charitable Organization.

(1) A bona fide charitable organization may utilize holders of a temporary volunteer dentist's license or a temporary volunteer dental hygienist's license to provide dental services to the poor, elderly, or disabled at a temporary dental clinic only after receiving a temporary dental clinic permit issued by the Board.

(2) The Board shall issue a temporary dental clinic permit to a bona fide charitable organization that meets the requirements of this chapter.

(3) To apply for a temporary dental clinic permit, a bona fide charitable organization:

(a) Shall submit an application on a form that the Board requires; and

(b) May not be required to pay an application fee.

(4) Expiration and Renewal of Permit.

(a) A temporary dental clinic permit issued under this chapter:

(i) Shall be issued for the duration of the temporary dental clinic only; and

(ii) May not be renewed.

(b) The Board may issue a temporary dental clinic permit to a bona fide charitable organization that previously held a temporary dental clinic permit if the bona fide charitable organization:

(i) Applies for a new permit; and

(ii) Satisfies the requirements of this chapter.

(5) A bona fide charitable organization that conducts a temporary dental clinic under this chapter may not be construed to be practicing dentistry.

B. Government Entities.

(1) The State, a local government, or a local health department that provides dental services to the poor, elderly, or disabled and that wishes to utilize the services of dentists or dental hygienists that hold an active general license in another state at a temporary dental clinic shall at least 60 days before the services are to be provided:

(a) Provide written notice to the Board of:

(i) Its intention to provide the services;

(ii) The dates and location of the temporary dental clinic;

(iii) The name, address, and telephone number of the temporary dental clinic's coordinator; and

(b) Indicate whether it has provided malpractice insurance to those who are applying for either a:

(i) Temporary volunteer dentist's license; or

(ii) Temporary volunteer dental hygienist's license.

(2) The State, a local government, or a local health department may not be required by the Board to seek authorization to provide services at a temporary dental clinic.

(3) A holder of an active general license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in another state who wishes to provide dental services sponsored by the State, a local government, or a local health department shall obtain a temporary volunteer dentist's license or a temporary volunteer dental hygienist's license as provided in this chapter before providing the dental services.

C. Permit Holders. The holder of a temporary dental clinic permit shall have:

(1) A medical emergency plan;

(2) Adequate equipment, including:

(a) Portable equipment where appropriate; and

(b) Appropriate armamentarium available for the delivery of dental services; and

(3) Adequate safeguards to protect the health and safety of patients.

D. Display of Permit. The holder of a temporary dental clinic permit shall display the permit conspicuously in the clinic.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.33.05