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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.44.33.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="33" heading="Temporary Volunteer Dentist’s License.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Qualifications for Out-of-State Dentists.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board shall issue a temporary volunteer dentist’s license to a dentist who satisfies the requirements of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>To qualify for a temporary volunteer dentist’s license, an applicant shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Comply with the following:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Submit a completed Board-approved application with the Board at least 60 days before the date the temporary dental clinic is scheduled to open;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Hold an active general license to practice clinical dentistry in another state that is not subject to clinical restrictions; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>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;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Provide a notarized affidavit to the Board:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Agreeing to donate dental services without compensation for a temporary dental clinic operated by a bona fide charitable organization or government entity; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Indicating that the applicant does not practice dentistry for profit in the State;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Provide documentation to the Board that evidences that the dentist is covered by malpractice insurance; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Provide current verification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The Board may require a dentist seeking a temporary volunteer dentist’s license to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Pass the Maryland Jurisprudence Examination; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Fulfill any other requirements relating to knowledge of the laws and regulations concerning the practice of dentistry in the State.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An applicant for a temporary volunteer dentist’s license may not be required to pay an application fee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The Board may deny a temporary volunteer dentist’s license on the grounds provided under Health Occupations Article, §4-315, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A bona fide charitable organization;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The State or a local government; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A local health department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Practice Restrictions.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A dentist who holds a temporary volunteer dentist’s license may not administer, monitor, or maintain general anesthesia or sedation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A dentist who holds a temporary volunteer dentist’s license may administer, monitor, and maintain nitrous oxide oxygen.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A dentist who holds a temporary volunteer dentist’s license may only provide services authorized under the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Maryland Dentistry Act; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Regulations adopted by the Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Dentists Licensed in Maryland. A dentist who holds an active general license to practice dentistry in Maryland may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Practice at a temporary dental clinic without obtaining a temporary volunteer dentist’s license; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Only provide services authorized under the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Maryland Dentistry Act; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Regulations adopted by the Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Follow-Up Care. The treating dentist shall ensure that each patient receives a form at the conclusion of treatment that contains:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A summary of the services that were provided to the patient by the dentist and, if applicable, the dental hygienist; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Instructions for any recommended follow-up care.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Expiration and Renewal.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Applies for a new license; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Satisfies the requirements of this chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Continuing Education. The Board may not require continuing education as a condition for the issuance of a temporary volunteer dentist’s license.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>