Title 18. Disease Prevention — Subtitle 8. Oral Health Program
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 18-801 (2026)
Title 18. Disease Prevention
Subtitle 8. Oral Health Program
§ 18–801LinkCopy Citation
The Secretary shall establish and promote the Oral Health Program to prevent and detect oral cancer in the State, with a primary focus of meeting the needs of high-risk underserved populations, with the intent to reduce oral cancer mortality.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 18-802 (2026)
Title 18. Disease Prevention
Subtitle 8. Oral Health Program
§ 18–802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In consultation with dental care providers, the Secretary shall develop and implement ongoing oral cancer educational programs in the State:
(1)
To train health care providers to screen and properly refer patients with oral cancers; and
(2)
To promote smoking cessation with a primary focus of meeting the needs of high-risk underserved populations.
(b)
The programs developed and implemented under subsection (a) of this section shall address:
(1)
The risk factors that lead to oral cancer;
(2)
The signs and symptoms of oral cancer;
(3)
The high-risk behaviors that may lead to oral cancer; and
(4)
The accessibility of screening to detect oral cancer.