§ 4–306.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 4-306.1 (2026)
Title 4. Dentistry
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 4–306.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A dentist who is a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and was trained at a foreign dental school shall be qualified by the Board to take an examination offered by ADEX, as defined in § 4–306 of this subtitle, if the applicant:
(1)
(i)
(1)
Completes training in a dental specialty recognized by the Board; and
(2)
Is board certified in a dental specialty recognized by the Board; or
(ii)
Is a general dentist who:
(1)
Has successfully completed:
(A)
A general dental practice residency; or
(B)
Advanced education in a general dentistry program; or
(2)
Is board certified by the American Board of General Dentistry;
(2)
At the time the application is made, is a full–time faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who has completed at least 7 consecutive years as a full–time faculty member; and
(3)
Submits to the Board a written letter of support from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry stating that the school supports the applicant to take the ADEX examination.
(b)
If the dentist receives a passing score on the ADEX examination, the dentist may apply for a general license to practice dentistry.
(c)
A dentist who applied for a general license to practice dentistry under subsection (b) of this section and was issued a general license shall surrender the license if the dentist violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted by the Board.