Ch. 357

2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(iv) The SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION, THE
issuance of a permit to a facility not otherwise regulated where a dentist administers
or has general anesthesia or [parenteral] CONSCIOUS sedation administered;

(v) The SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION, THE
issuance of a permit to a dentist who administers or has general anesthesia or
[parenteral] CONSCIOUS sedation administered;

(vi) Reasonable requirements for the training and evaluation of a
dentist before the dentist may administer general anesthesia or [parenteral]
CONSCIOUS sedation OTHER THAN NITROUS OXIDE ADMINISTERED ALONE AND NOT
IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER METHODS OF DIMINISHING OR ELIMINATING PAIN
OR WITH MEDICATION USED FOR DIMINISHING OR ELIMINATING ANXIETY; WITH:

1. ANOTHER METHOD OF DIMINISHING OR ELIMINATING
PAIN; OR

2. MEDICATION USED FOR DIMINISHING OR ELIMINATING
ANXIETY;

(vii) The discipline of a holder of any facility or administration
permit for the administration of general anesthesia or [parenteral] CONSCIOUS
sedation; and

(viii) The release of patient dental records;

(2)     After consulting with the State Board of Pharmacy, adopt regulations
regarding the dispensing of prescription drugs by a licensed dentist;

(3)     On receipt of a written and signed complaint, investigate an alleged
violation of this title;

(4)     After consulting with the Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association,
adopt regulations establishing continuing education requirements for licensed dental
hygienists;

(5)     Adopt regulations establishing continuing education requirements
for licensed dentists;

(6)     On receipt of a written and signed complaint, including a referral
from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, conduct an unannounced inspection of
the office of a dentist, other than an office of a dentist in a hospital, related
institution, freestanding medical facility, or a freestanding birthing center, to
determine compliance at that office with the Centers for Disease Control's guidelines
on universal precautions; and

(7)     Establish committees from among its members to facilitate and
assist the Board in discharging its duties and responsibilities under this title by
evaluating, reviewing, and making recommendation to the Board on matters referred
to the committees by the Board. The committees established shall include, but may
not be limited to:

(i) A nominations committee;
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