1. (a) A dentist who is a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and was trained at a foreign dental school shall be qualified by the Board to take an examination offered by ADEX, as defined in § 4-306 of this subtitle, if the applicant:

   1. (1)

      1. (i) 1. Completes training in a dental specialty recognized by the Board; and

         1. 2. Is board certified in a dental specialty recognized by the Board; or

      2. (ii) Is a general dentist who:

         1. 1. Has successfully completed:

            1. A. A general dental practice residency; or
            2. B. Advanced education in a general dentistry program; or
         2. 2. Is board certified by the American Board of General Dentistry;
   2. (2) At the time the application is made, is a full-time faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who has completed at least 7 consecutive years as a full-time faculty member; and
   3. (3) Submits to the Board a written letter of support from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry stating that the school supports the applicant to take the ADEX examination.
2. (b) If the dentist receives a passing score on the ADEX examination, the dentist may apply for a general license to practice dentistry.
3. (c) A dentist who applied for a general license to practice dentistry under subsection (b) of this section and was issued a general license shall surrender the license if the dentist violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted by the Board.

Added by Acts 2018, c. 710, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018; Acts 2018, c. 711, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 326, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.