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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.44.26.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="26" heading="Qualifications — Dental Hygienist Who Has Passed a Regional Board.">
  <text>To qualify for a volunteer dental hygienist's license, a dental hygienist who has passed a regional board as defined in Health Occupations Article, §4-306(a)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Be of good moral character;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Be a graduate of a school for dental hygienists that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Requires at least 2 years of education in an institution of higher education;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Is approved by the Board;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Pass the Maryland Jurisprudence Examination on the Maryland State Dental Law;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Hold an active license to practice dental hygiene in another state or in the District of Columbia;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Meet the qualifications otherwise required for a general license to practice dental hygiene by Health Occupations Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Complete the continuing education requirements for an active general license to practice dental hygiene; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Provide dental hygiene services as set forth in Regulation .11 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>