# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 4. Dentistry

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 4-311.1

(a) The Board shall reinstate an expanded function dental assistant certificate that is expired only if the holder:

  (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, has completed the continuing education requirements set by rule and regulation of the Board;

  (2) Has submitted a renewal application to the Board before the deadline set by the Board; and

  (3) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board.

(b) The Board shall adopt regulations requiring continuing education, including clinical hands-on training, for expanded function dental assistants to be offered by:

  (1) State-based dental professional societies affiliated with national dental organizations; and

  (2) Entities listed in Sec. 4-302.1(e) of this subtitle.

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