# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 44 — Board of Dental Examiners

### Chapter 32 — General Competency Requirements

#### Regulation .02 Professional Competence.

*COMAR 10.44.32.02*

A. A dentist shall practice dentistry as defined in Regulation .01 of this chapter.

B. A dentist shall:

  (1) Limit their practice to the areas of competence by which proficiency has been gained through education, training, and experience;

  (2) Acquire the special education and training needed to address the cultural differences of diverse populations;

  (3) Avoid unfair discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, or other basis proscribed by law;

  (4) Use treatment only when the dentist knows that the circumstances are appropriate;

  (5) Maintain competence by meeting the requirements of continuing education in accordance with COMAR 10.44.22;

  (6) Engage in ongoing consultation with other dentists or relevant professionals;

  (7) Seek appropriate education, training, and experience when developing competence in a new service or technique; and

  (8) Document and maintain appropriate records of all relevant course work and training used to gain competence.