1. A. An individual holding an expired general license to practice dentistry may apply for reinstatement if the individual:

   1. (1) Submits to the Board notarized affidavits, or other evidence satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant has actively practiced dentistry within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement;
   2. (2) Submits to the Board satisfactory proof of licensure and good standing from all states in which the applicant is currently licensed;
   3. (3) Submits to the Board an application for reinstatement on a form provided by the Board;
   4. (4) Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;
   5. (5) Pays the reinstatement fee specified in COMAR 10.44.20;
   6. (6) Has fulfilled the continuing education requirements of the Board; and
   7. (7) Passes a written Maryland Law Examination given by the Board with at least a score of 75.

2. B. An individual holding an expired dental or dental hygiene teacher's license may apply for reinstatement if the individual:

   1. (1) Submits to the Board satisfactory proof of licensure and good standing from all states in which the applicant is currently licensed;
   2. (2) Submits to the Board an application for reinstatement on a form provided by the Board;
   3. (3) Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;
   4. (4) Pays the reinstatement fee specified in COMAR 10.44.20;
   5. (5) Has fulfilled the continuing education requirements of the Board; and
   6. (6) Passes a written Maryland Law Examination given by the Board with at least a score of 75.

3. C. An individual holding an expired general license to practice dental hygiene may apply for reinstatement if the individual:

   1. (1) Submits to the Board notarized affidavits, or other evidence satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant has actively practiced dental hygiene within the 3 years immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement;
   2. (2) Submits to the Board satisfactory proof of licensure and good standing from all states in which the applicant is currently licensed;
   3. (3) Submits to the Board an application for reinstatement on a form provided by the Board;
   4. (4) Is otherwise entitled to be licensed;
   5. (5) Pays the reinstatement fee specified in COMAR 10.44.20;
   6. (6) Has fulfilled the continuing education requirements of the Board; and
   7. (7) Passes a written Maryland Law Examination given by the Board with at least a score of 75.
4. D. An individual holding a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene which has been expired for more than 3 years may not apply for reinstatement under this regulation.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§4-309 and 4-311, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 4, 1984 (11:11 Md. R. 962)

Regulation .01 amended effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .02A amended effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .03 amended effective August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .03E adopted effective March 8, 1999 (26:5 Md. R. 391)

Regulation .03F, G adopted effective September 20, 1999 (26:19 Md. R. 1448)

Regulation .04 amended effective August 6, 1990 (17:15 Md. R. 1860); August 24, 1998 (25:17 Md. R. 1360)

Regulation .04A—C amended effective September 20, 1999 (26:19 Md. R. 1448)

Chapter revised effective September 4, 2000 (27:17 Md. R. 1620)

Regulation .02 amended effective March 29, 2004 (31:6 Md. R. 509)

Regulation .02E amended effective February 17, 2003 (30:3 Md. R. 181)

Regulation .03 amended effective March 29, 2004 (31:6 Md. R. 509); June 21, 2004 (31:12 Md. R. 913)