Chapter 32. General Competency Requirements

Be a manager, a proprietor, or a conductor of or an operator in any place in which a dental service or dental operation is performed intraorally;

Perform or attempt to perform any intraoral dental service or intraoral dental operation;

Diagnose, treat, or attempt to diagnose or treat any disease, injury, malocclusion, or malposition of a tooth, gum, or jaw, or structures associated with a tooth, gum, or jaw if the service, operation, or procedure is included in:

Perform or offer to perform dental laboratory work;

Place or adjust a dental appliance in a human mouth; or

Administer anesthesia for the purposes of dentistry and not as a medical specialty.

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

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

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

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

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

Engage in ongoing consultation with other dentists or relevant professionals;

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

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