Ira H. Kolman, Sc.D., 1987; David W. Kennedy,
M.D., 1989; Margaret S. Shafer, 1990; Adrian E.
Velthuis, 1990; Paulette R. Stalling, 1991.

201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 225-5862

Created in 1972, the State Board of Examiners
for Audiologists evaluates the qualifications of
audiologists in the State and issues licenses to
those who fulfill the requirements (Chapter 547,
Acts of 1972). Licenses are renewed every two
years.

The Board consists of six members appointed
for five-year terms by the Governor on recom-
mendation of the Secretary of Health and Mental
Hygiene. Three members must be professional
audiologists, one must be a professional speech
pathologist, and another must be licensed to prac-
tice medicine in Maryland and hold an American
Board of Otolaryngology certificate of qualifica-
tion. One member is a consumer, appointed with
the advice and consent of the Senate. Authoriza-
tion for the Board continues until July 1, 1994
(Code Health Occupations Article, sees. 2-201
through 2-207).

STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC
EXAMINERS

President: James S. Brownfield, D.C., 1988

Audie G. Klingler, D.C., 1987; Dorothy Hunt,
1989; Frank L. Roberts, D.C., 1990; Florence G.
Blanck, D.C, 1991.

201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 225-5865

Created in 1920, the State Board of Chiroprac-
tic Examiners examines applicants for licenses, in-
vestigates all complaints, and reports such com-
plaints to the State's Attorney, if necessary
(Chapter 666, Acts of 1920). The Board holds two
examinations each year in March and September.
It has power to investigate and ascertain whether
schools of chiropractic meet the requirements of
the law. Each person holding a chiropractic li-
cense in Maryland must renew it every two years
with the secretary of the Board (Code Health Oc-
cupations Article, sees. 3-201 through 3-602).

The Board consists of five members appointed
by the Governor with the advice of the Secretary
of Health and Mental Hygiene and the advice and

consent of the Senate. Four must be licensed chi-
ropractors appointed from a list of qualified indi-
viduals submitted to the Governor by the Mary-
land Chiropractic Association. The fifth member
is a consumer. Members serve five-year terms.
Authorization for the Board continues until July
1, 1992.

STATE BOARD OF DENTAL
EXAMINERS

President: Don Neil Brotman, D.D.S., 1987

Stanley E. Block, D.D.S., 1987; J. Laws Nickens,
Sr., D.D.S., 1987; Noel E. Slotke, R.D.H., 1988;
Richard E. Bolyard, D.D.S., 1989; Luther A.
Mathias, D.D.S., 1989; Dennis M. Sullivan,
D.D.S., 1989; Jesse Blatt, D.D.S., 1991; William
M. Ferns, 1991; J. Roedel Jaeger, D.D.S., 1991;
George F. Woodland, D.D.S., 1991; James A.
Williamson, 1992.

201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 225-5858

Established in 1884, the State Board of Dental
Examiners regulates the practice of dentistry by
testing the qualifications of candidates for licenses
in dentistry and in dental hygiene (Chapter 150,
Acts of 1884).

All applicants for license to practice dentistry
must be graduates of dental colleges duly incorpo-
rated to grant degrees in Dental Surgery by the
laws of one of the United States or Canada. All
applicants for a license to practice dental hygiene
must be graduates of a school for dental hygien-
ists approved by the State Board of Dental Exam-
iners. Examinations, held twice every year, are
both written and practical. Every dentist and ev-
ery dental hygienist must register every two years.

The Board also certifies dental radiation tech-
nologists. After July 1, 1988, an individual may
not practice dental radiation technology unless
certified by the Board (Code Health Occupations
Article, sec. 4-503.1).

The Governor appoints the Board's twelve
members for four-year terms with the advice of
the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene. The
Board includes nine licensed dentists, one licensed
dental hygienist, and two consumer members. The
Governor appoints the consumer members with
the advice of the Secretary and the advice and
consent of the Senate. Authorization for the
Board continues until July 1, 1993 (Code Health
Occupations Article, sees. 4-201 through 4-209).