# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 44 — Board of Dental Examiners

### Chapter 33 — Temporary Licenses for Volunteer Dentists and Dental Hygienists and Temporary Dental Clinic Permits

#### Regulation .03 Temporary Volunteer Dentist’s License.

*COMAR 10.44.33.03*

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.