In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated. Term Defined. “Practice dentistry” means to: 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: The curricula of an accredited dental school; or An approved dental residency program of an accredited hospital or teaching institution; 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. A dentist shall practice dentistry as defined in Regulation .01 of this chapter. A dentist shall: 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. Health-General Article, §§4-205(a)(5), 4-205(c)(3), and 4-315(a), Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: July 9, 2012 (39:13 Md. R. 786)