§ 4–309
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 4-309 (2026)
Title 4. Dentistry
Subtitle 3. Licensing
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(a)
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years.
(2)
Except as provided in § 4–303.1 of this subtitle, a limited license to practice dentistry expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
(3)
A teacher’s license to practice dentistry or a teacher’s license to practice dental hygiene expires on the earlier of:
(i)
The date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section; or
(ii)
The date when the licensee ceases to be a full–time or part–time faculty member at the institution named on the license.
(b)
If a teacher’s license to practice dentistry expires because the licensee no longer is a full–time or part–time faculty member at the institution named on the license, the licensee shall surrender the license to the Board secretary within 30 days.
(c)
At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:
(1)
The date on which the current license expires;
(2)
The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and
(3)
The amount of the renewal fee.