Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, to qualify to be certified as a dental radiation technologist, an applicant shall be an individual who: Is 18 years old or older; Is of good moral character; Holds a high school degree or the equivalent; Satisfactorily completes the Board-approved educational requirements established by the Maryland State Dental Association or the Maryland Dental Society; Successfully completes a Board-approved course of at least 24 hours related to Maryland dental radiology; and Passes an examination administered or approved by the Board for qualifying to place and expose radiographs; and Meets any requirements established by the American Dental Association or any applicable federal standards for training and certification as a dental radiation technologist. An individual holding an active license or certification to practice dental radiation technology in another state may be granted certification in Maryland if the individual: Has engaged in practicing dental radiation technology for at least 150 hours in the 3 years preceding application for certification in Maryland; and Meets any requirements established by the American Dental Association or any applicable federal standards for training and certification as a dental radiation technologist.