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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.44.32.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="32" heading="Professional Competence.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A dentist shall practice dentistry as defined in Regulation .01 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A dentist shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Limit their practice to the areas of competence by which proficiency has been gained through education, training, and experience;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Acquire the special education and training needed to address the cultural differences of diverse populations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Avoid unfair discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, or other basis proscribed by law;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Use treatment only when the dentist knows that the circumstances are appropriate;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Maintain competence by meeting the requirements of continuing education in accordance with COMAR 10.44.22;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Engage in ongoing consultation with other dentists or relevant professionals;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Seek appropriate education, training, and experience when developing competence in a new service or technique; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Document and maintain appropriate records of all relevant course work and training used to gain competence.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>