Regulation .03 Temporary Volunteer Dentist’s License.
Regulation .03 Temporary Volunteer Dentist’s License.LinkCopy Citation
A.
License Required. A dentist who holds a general license to practice dentistry in another state may practice dentistry at a temporary dental clinic or for a government entity only after receiving a temporary volunteer dentist’s license to practice dentistry as provided in this chapter.
B.
Qualifications for Out-of-State Dentists.
(1)
The Board shall issue a temporary volunteer dentist’s license to a dentist who satisfies the requirements of this chapter.
(2)
To qualify for a temporary volunteer dentist’s license, an applicant shall:
(a)
Comply with the following:
(i)
Submit a completed Board-approved application with the Board at least 60 days before the date the temporary dental clinic is scheduled to open;
(ii)
Hold an active general license to practice clinical dentistry in another state that is not subject to clinical restrictions; and
(iii)
Have passed the North East Regional Board Clinical Examination or submit to the Board a notarized affidavit or other evidence satisfactory to the Board that for the 5 years preceding application the applicant has actively engaged in the practice of dentistry for at least 850 hours on average per year;
(b)
Provide a notarized affidavit to the Board:
(i)
Agreeing to donate dental services without compensation for a temporary dental clinic operated by a bona fide charitable organization or government entity; and
(ii)
Indicating that the applicant does not practice dentistry for profit in the State;
(c)
Provide documentation to the Board that evidences that the dentist is covered by malpractice insurance; and
(d)
Provide current verification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
(3)
The Board may require a dentist seeking a temporary volunteer dentist’s license to:
(a)
Pass the Maryland Jurisprudence Examination; or
(b)
Fulfill any other requirements relating to knowledge of the laws and regulations concerning the practice of dentistry in the State.
(4)
An applicant for a temporary volunteer dentist’s license may not be required to pay an application fee.
(5)
The Board may deny a temporary volunteer dentist’s license on the grounds provided under Health Occupations Article, §4-315, Annotated Code of Maryland.
C.
Practice Locations. A temporary volunteer dentist’s license authorizes the licensee to practice dentistry only in a temporary dental clinic providing medical care to the poor, elderly, or disabled that is operated by:
(1)
A bona fide charitable organization;
(2)
The State or a local government; or
(3)
A local health department.
D.
Practice Restrictions.
(1)
A dentist who holds a temporary volunteer dentist’s license may not administer, monitor, or maintain general anesthesia or sedation.
(2)
A dentist who holds a temporary volunteer dentist’s license may administer, monitor, and maintain nitrous oxide oxygen.
(3)
A dentist who holds a temporary volunteer dentist’s license may only provide services authorized under the:
(a)
Maryland Dentistry Act; and
(b)
Regulations adopted by the Board.
E.
Dentists Licensed in Maryland. A dentist who holds an active general license to practice dentistry in Maryland may:
(1)
Practice at a temporary dental clinic without obtaining a temporary volunteer dentist’s license; and
(2)
Only provide services authorized under the:
(a)
Maryland Dentistry Act; and
(b)
Regulations adopted by the Board.
F.
Follow-Up Care. The treating dentist shall ensure that each patient receives a form at the conclusion of treatment that contains:
(1)
A summary of the services that were provided to the patient by the dentist and, if applicable, the dental hygienist; and
(2)
Instructions for any recommended follow-up care.
G.
Expiration and Renewal.
(1)
A temporary volunteer dentist's license issued under this chapter shall be issued for the duration of the temporary dental clinic only and may not be renewed.
(2)
The Board may issue a temporary volunteer dentist's license to a dentist who previously held a temporary volunteer dentist's license if the dentist:
(a)
Applies for a new license; and
(b)
Satisfies the requirements of this chapter.
H.
Continuing Education. The Board may not require continuing education as a condition for the issuance of a temporary volunteer dentist’s license.
I.
Display of License. The holder of a temporary volunteer dentist’s license shall maintain the holder’s wallet license on the premises of the temporary dental clinic while practicing dentistry at the temporary dental clinic.