# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 4. Dentistry

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 4-306.1

(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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)