# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 44 — Board of Dental Examiners

### Chapter 31 — Sanctioning Guidelines

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 10.44.31.02*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Board” means the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.

  (2) “Conditions” means requirements in a public or nonpublic order that a licensee or certificate holder must satisfy which include but are not limited to:

    (a) Treatment and counseling for an emotional or physical illness;

    (b) Submission to drug and alcohol testing;

    (c) Abstinence from specified drugs;

    (d) Abstinence from alcohol;

    (e) Remedial training;

    (f) Inspection;

    (g) Monitoring;

    (h) Evaluation;

    (i) Supervision;

    (j) Testing of clinical skills;

    (k) Submission of written reports;

    (l) A demonstration of knowledge or competency;

    (m) Limitation of practice;

    (n) Limitation on the administration or prescription of specified drugs to patients;

    (o) The provision of pro bono dental care to the poor, elderly, or disabled;

    (p) Obeyance of dental laws, including federal, State, and local laws;

    (q) An anonymous monetary donation; and

    (r) The payment of a civil penalty.

  (3) “Conduct” means behavior or action, or a failure to behave or act, that results in a violation of the Maryland Dentistry Act or the regulations adopted by the Board.