§ 4–312
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 4-312 (2026)
Title 4. Dentistry
Subtitle 3. Licensing
§ 4–312LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may issue a temporary license to practice dental hygiene to an applicant who:
(1)
Is licensed to practice dental hygiene in any other state or any province of Canada;
(2)
Meets any other qualifications that the Board establishes;
(3)
Submits to the Board an application on the form that the Board requires;
(4)
Has graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; and
(5)
Pays to the Board an application fee set by the Board.
(b)
While it is effective, a temporary license to practice dental hygiene authorizes the holder to practice dental hygiene subject to the same restrictions imposed on a holder of a general license to practice dental hygiene.
(c)
A temporary license to practice dental hygiene expires when licenses are issued to those who pass the first examination for a general license to practice dental hygiene given over 30 days after the effective date of the temporary license.