Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 4-311.1
Expanded function dental assistant certificates; reinstatement; continuing education requirements
Effective Oct 1, 2025Added by Acts 2025, c. 23, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 24, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.State of Maryland
(a) The Board shall reinstate an expanded function dental assistant certificate that is expired only if the holder:
- (1) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, has completed the continuing education requirements set by rule and regulation of the Board;
- (2) Has submitted a renewal application to the Board before the deadline set by the Board; and
- (3) Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board.
(b) The Board shall adopt regulations requiring continuing education, including clinical hands-on training, for expanded function dental assistants to be offered by:
- (1) State-based dental professional societies affiliated with national dental organizations; and
- (2) Entities listed in § 4-302.1(e) of this subtitle.
Added by Acts 2025, c. 23, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 24, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.