1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “CDC Guidelines” means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings—2003.
   2. (2) “Practice dentistry” has the meaning stated in Health Occupations Article, §4-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Private dental office” has the meaning stated in Health Occupations Article, §4-308, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   4. (4) “Standard and transmission based precautions” means the minimum infection control prevention practices that apply to all patient care, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status of the patient, in any setting where health care is delivered.
   5. (5) “Supervising dentist” means a dentist licensed in the State, including a solo practitioner, who is responsible for all infection control activities within a private dental office as set forth in this chapter.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§4-104 and 4-205(c)(1)(v), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 19, 2026 (53:1 Md. R. 23))