(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a general license to practice dentistry or a general license to practice dental hygiene is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.
(b) The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.
(c) The Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations given under this title.
(d) An applicant shall pay:
(1) To the Board an examination fee set by the Board in an amount that does not exceed the costs of administering the examination; or
(2) To an examining body designated by the Board an examination fee set by the examining body as approved by the Board.
(e) An applicant who fails an examination 4 times may not be licensed.
(f) Consumer members of the Board may only participate in the proctoring or monitoring of examinations under this title.
(g) Unless authorized by the Board, a dental hygienist member of the Board may not participate in any activity relating to the examination of dentists under this title.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 4-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 4-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 4-303 - Waiver of Qualifications for License to Practice Dentistry
Section 4-303.1 - Waiver of Education Requirements
Section 4-304 - Applications for Licenses
Section 4-306 - Examination for Licensees in Other States
Section 4-306.1 - Licensure of University of Maryland School of Dentistry Faculty Member
Section 4-307 - Issuance, Contents, and Replacement of License
Section 4-308 - Scope of License
Section 4-308.1 - Providing Services at Community-Based Health Fair by Hygienists
Section 4-309 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 4-310 - Inactive Status
Section 4-311 - Reinstatement of Expired License
Section 4-312 - Temporary License to Practice Dental Hygiene
Section 4-314 - Surrender of License
Section 4-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 4-316 - Commencement of Proceedings
Section 4-317 - Penalty Instead of Suspension or in Addition to Suspension, Revocation, or Reprimand