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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.44.22.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="22" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Advanced Clinical Training Program.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Advanced clinical training program” means:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>A program of postgraduate training developed, offered, and sponsored by the University of Maryland Dental School as part of its curriculum for dental students or dental school graduates;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>A program of postgraduate training offered by the University of Maryland Dental School as continuing education for licensed dentists; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>A program of postgraduate training offered by an approved continuing education sponsor or its equivalent as provided in Regulation .08 of this chapter.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Advanced clinical training program” includes clinical treatment provided to a patient by a student of dentistry while under the supervision of the training faculty.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Board” means the State Board of Dental Examiners.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Continuing education” means any eligible course or program approved by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Cultural competency” means courses or programs that teach a defined set of values, principles, demonstrated behaviors, attitudes, policies, and structures that will increase a licensee’s ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural manner.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Direct supervision” means that the supervising dentist personally:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Diagnoses the condition to be treated;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Authorizes the procedure; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Examines the patient before dismissal.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Licensee” means a licensed dentist or a licensed dental hygienist.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Significant change” means a change in a Board-approved continuing education program that in the sole discretion of the Board produces a measurable change in the course material or course objectives.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Student of dentistry” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A student enrolled in a doctoral program in an accredited dental school with a curriculum leading to either a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A graduate of a dental doctoral program enrolled in an advanced dental education program offered as a course of one semester or longer by the University of Maryland Dental School;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A dentist licensed in Maryland who enrolls in an advanced clinical training program offered as a continuing education program for licensed dentists;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A dentist licensed in another state, who does not hold a Maryland dental license and who:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Enrolls in an advanced clinical training program offered as a continuing education program for licensed dentists; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Receives written approval from the Board to participate in the advanced clinical training program;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>A dentist licensed in Maryland who enrolls in an advanced clinical training program offered as continuing education by an approved sponsor or its equivalent as provided in Regulation .08 of this chapter; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>A dentist licensed in another state, who does not hold a Maryland dental license and who:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Enrolls in an advanced clinical training program offered as continuing education by an approved sponsor or its equivalent as provided in Regulation .08 of this chapter; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Receives written approval from the Board to participate in the advanced clinical training program.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Webinar” means a live seminar or other presentation for continuing education credit that takes place on the Internet, allowing participants in different locations to see and hear the presenter and ask questions and receive responses in real time.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>