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2007 Laws of Maryland
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Ch. 164
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FOR the purpose of altering the requirements for certain dental facilities that employ
certain dental hygienists who are authorized to practice dental hygiene under
certain supervision; and generally relating to dental hygienists and general
supervision practice requirements.
BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Health Occupations
Section 4-308(h)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2005 Replacement Volume and 2006 Supplement)
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Health Occupations
4-308.
(h) (1) In this subsection, "general supervision" means supervision of a
dental hygienist by a dentist, where the dentist may or may not be present when the
dental hygienist performs the dental hygiene procedures.
(2) While it is effective, a general license to practice dental hygiene
issued under this title authorizes the licensee to practice dental hygiene under the
general supervision of a licensed dentist in:
(i) A dental facility owned and operated by the federal, the
State, or a local government; or
(ii) A public health department of the State or a county.
(3) A facility in which a dental hygienist is authorized to practice
under the general supervision of a licensed dentist shall ensure that:
(i) The supervising dentist in the facility:
1. Holds an active general license to practice dentistry in
the State;
2. Holds a current certificate evidencing health provider
level C proficiency, or its equivalent, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and
3. Has at least 2 years of active clinical practice in direct
patient care;
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