Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice dentistry or dental hygiene on a human being in this State unless licensed by the Board. A person may not aid or abet unauthorized practice of dental hygiene in this State.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, unless authorized to practice dentistry under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice dentistry in this State. Unless authorized to practice dental hygiene under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice dental hygiene in this State. This title does not affect the right of a holder of a dental degree who does not directly or indirectly practice or attempt to practice dentistry in this State to use the degree or an abbreviation for the degree in connection with the name of the holder.

Except as otherwise provided by law, a licensed dentist may not practice dentistry: Under a name other than the name of the licensee; As a business entity; or Under the name of a business entity. A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as an employee of a health maintenance organization that is certified by the State Insurance Commissioner. A licensed dentist may practice, under the name of the licensee, as a member of a limited liability company.

The clerk of each district and circuit court shall: Report to the Board each conviction of or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by a dentist or a dental hygienist for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude; and Submit the report within 10 working days of the conviction or entry of the plea.

A dental hygienist may not own or operate a dental practice or a dental hygiene practice.

Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who practices or attempts to practice dentistry without a license in violation of § 4–601(a) of this subtitle or represents to the public in violation of § 4–602 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice dentistry is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to: For a first offense, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year; or For a subsequent offense, a fine not exceeding $20,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years. This subsection does not apply to a person who practices or attempts to practice dentistry without a license if the person’s license has been expired for a period of not more than 6 months. Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who practices or attempts to practice dental hygiene without a license in violation of § 4–601(a) of this subtitle, aids or abets unauthorized practice of dental hygiene in violation of § 4–601(b) of this subtitle, or represents to the public in violation of § 4–602 of this subtitle that the person is authorized to practice dental hygiene is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000. This subsection does not apply to a person who practices or attempts to practice dental hygiene without a license if the person’s license has been expired for a period of not more than 6 months. A person who violates any provision of Subtitle 4 of this title, which relates to dental laboratory work, or who advertises a dental appliance in violation of § 4–503(c) of this title is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 per day or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years.