# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 4. Dentistry

### Subtitle 3. Licensing

#### Section 4-317

(a) If after a hearing under Sec. 4-318 of this subtitle the Board finds that there are grounds under Sec. 4-315 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a general license to practice dentistry, a limited license to practice dentistry, or a teacher's license to practice dentistry, or to reprimand a licensed dentist, the Board may impose a penalty not exceeding $5,000:

  (1) Instead of suspending the license; or

  (2) In addition to suspending or revoking the license or reprimanding the licensee.

(b) The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of this State.

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