# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 4. Dentistry

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 4-311

(a) The Board shall reinstate a general license to practice dentistry, a teacher's license to practice dentistry, a general license to practice dental hygiene, or a teacher's license to practice dental hygiene that is expired only if the licensee:

  (1) Meets the renewal and reinstatement requirements set by rule and regulation of the Board; and

  (2) Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board.

(b)

  (1) Beginning October 1, 2027, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with Sec. 4-302.2 of this subtitle for:

    (i) License renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and

    (ii) Each former licensee who files for reinstatement after failing to renew a license.

  (2) The Board may not renew or reinstate a license if the criminal history record information required under Sec. 4-302.2 of this subtitle has not been received.

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