# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 4. Dentistry

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 4-309.1

(a) A certificate expires on the date set by the Board, unless the certificate is renewed for an additional term as provided for by the Board.

(b) At least 1 month before a certificate expires, the Board shall send to the expanded function dental assistant, by electronic means and first-class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the dental assistant, a renewal notice that states the:

  (1) Date on which the current certificate expires;

  (2) Date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certificate expires; and

  (3) Amount of the renewal fee.

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