# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 44 — Board of Dental Examiners

### Chapter 09 — Licensure for Dental Hygienists Licensed in Another State

#### Regulation .02 Qualifications for All Applicants.

*COMAR 10.44.09.02*

A dental hygienist holding an active license in any other state may be granted a license in Maryland if the applicant:

A. Meets the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §4-306, Annotated Code of Maryland;

B. Is of good moral character;

C. Is a graduate of a school for dental hygienists that:

  (1) Requires at least 2 years of education in an institution of higher education;

  (2) Is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; and

  (3) Is approved by the Board; and

D. Meets the qualifications otherwise required by Health Occupations Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, for an active general license to practice dental hygiene.