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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.44.09.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="09" heading="Licensure of Dental Hygienists Who Have Not Passed the ADHLEX Examination.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In addition to meeting the requirements of Regulation .02 of this chapter, a dental hygienist holding an active license in another state who has not passed the ADHLEX examination with a score of 75 or greater in each required section of the ADHLEX shall be issued a license if the applicant:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For the 3 preceding years has been actively engaged in practicing dental hygiene for at least 150 hours on average per year;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Has passed an examination with a clinical component as a requirement for licensure in another state;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Has passed a comprehensive written examination on applied clinical diagnosis and treatment planning administered by ADEX with a score of 75 or greater in each required section; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Has passed the Maryland Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Examination given by the Board or its designee with a score of 75 or greater on each section of the examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The practice of dental hygiene in the armed forces, the practice of dental hygiene in state and federal programs, participation in post-graduate intern programs, or participation in residency programs within the 5 years preceding application counts toward the required hours of active practice.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>