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 Accordion Name : 2025 Election (2)
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| 2025 Election | Dentist | | 1 |
| 2025 Election | Dental Hygienist | | 2 |
| Accordion Name : Appointment Nomination and Registration Forms (3)
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| Appointment Nomination and Registration Forms | Dentist | | |
| Appointment Nomination and Registration Forms | Dental Hygienist | No Appointment Vacancies
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| Appointment Nomination and Registration Forms | Dental Organizations | | |
| Accordion Name : Archived Public Orders (1)
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| Archived Public Orders | Public Orders | | |
| Accordion Name : Definitions (9)
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| Definitions | Endodontics | Endodontics is the branch of dentistry which is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions. (Adopted December 1983)
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| Definitions | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | Oral pathology is the specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations. (Adopted May 1991)
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| Definitions | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Oral and maxillofacial surgery is the specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. (Adopted October 1990)
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| Definitions | Orofacial Pain | Orofacial Pain is the specialty of dentistry that encompasses the diagnosis, management and treatment of pain disorders of the jaw, mouth, face, head and neck. The specialty of Orofacial Pain is dedicated to the evidenced-based understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of these disorders and improving access to interdisciplinary patient care. (Adopted March 2022)
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| Definitions | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics is the dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion, as well as neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures. (Adopted April 2003)
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| Definitions | Pediatric Dentistry | Pediatric Dentistry is an age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs. (Adopted 1995)
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| Definitions | Periodontics | Periodontics is that specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues. (Adopted December 1992)
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| Definitions | Prosthodontics | Prosthodontics is the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. (Adopted April 2003)
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| Definitions | Dental Public Health | Dental public health is the science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice which serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis. (Adopted May 1976)
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| Accordion Name : Dental Radiation Technologist (4)
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| Dental Radiation Technologist | Continuing Education | 1. What are my continuing education requirements?
The following link below is a guide that can be used to help remember what continued education courses are required with each renewal.
2. Is there a list of Board-approved continuing education courses?
The following links below are Board Approved Courses from 2023 and 2024
3. How do I find an approved Implicit Bias Training Course?
Currently, once completed you will not need to complete again. This must be completed before renewal or reinstatement.
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| Dental Radiation Technologist | Reinstatement of a Lapsed Certificate | 1. How do I reinstate a lapsed Dental Radiation Technologist Certificate? An individual holding an expired certificate may apply for reinstatement. The individual must complete a reinstatement application under the Lincensure Information tab. Once on the page, all applications can be found under the tab Forms and Applications. Please follow the steps on the checklist to ensure all required documents are will the application. 2. How long does it take to receive my certificate? Once all documents required are received, please allow 1-2 weeks for processing.
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| Dental Radiation Technologist | Renewal Period | 1. When is my renewal period?
The renewal period begins January1- March 1. The late period begins March 2-April 1st. Late fee is $50 There are three ways to know when your renewal period is:
The certificate has the expiration date printed on it.
The last digit of you certificate number
License Verification Tab on the Left side of the main home page
Even if you reinstate on the opposite year, you will still have to renew the following year. | 3 |
| Dental Radiation Technologist | Licensure Verification | 1. What is the procedure for requesting written verification of an individual’s license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene?
To obtain licensure verification, please complete form on the main page on the left said labeled "Verification of Licensure Request Form". There is a $20 fee. Please make checks payable to the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for the verification to arrive by mail. | 4 |
| Accordion Name : Dentist and Hygienist (5)
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| Dentist and Hygienist | Continuing Education | 1. What are my continuing education requirements?
The following link below is a guide that can be used to help remember what continued education courses are required with each renewal.
2. Is there a list of Board-approved continuing education courses?
The following links below are Board Approved Courses from 2023 and 2024
3. How do I find an approved Implicit Bias Training Course?
Currently, once completed you will not need to complete again. This must be completed before renewal or reinstatement.
4. Why am I required to complete all continuing education classes by December 31st of the year preceding the year that my license is due for renewal?
The Board conducts a random audit of dentists and dental hygienists to determine whether they have completed their continuing education courses prior to obtaining their renewal license. Dentists and dental hygienists who have not completed their continuing education courses by December 31st may ask for a 6-month extension. Dentists and dental hygienists are not permitted to renew their license unless they have completed 30 hours of required continuing education.
5. Must my required CPR course be an in-person course?
At the present time, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CPR course may be completed on-line. The Board will advise its licensees if the situation changes and afford its licensees sufficient time to complete the course in-person.
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| Dentist and Hygienist | Reinstatement of a Lapsed License | 1. How do I reinstate a lapsed dental or dental hygiene license?
An individual holding an expired general license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene may apply for reinstatement by filling out a reinstatement application found under Licensure Information tab at the top of the page. Once on the page all applications can be found under the tab Forms and Applications.
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| Dentist and Hygienist | Reactivation of a License | 1. How do I reactivate a dental or dental hygiene license?
A licensee who applies for reactivation of a dental or dental hygienist license shall submit to the Board a reactivation application and complete all steps in the application. The application can be found under the Licensure Information tab at the top of the page. Once on the page, all applications are under Forms and Applications.
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| Dentist and Hygienist | Licensure Verification | 1. What is the procedure for requesting written verification of an individual’s license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene?
To obtain licensure verification, please complete form on the main page on the left said labeled "Verification of Licensure Request Form". There is a $20 fee. Please make checks payable to the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for the verification to arrive by mail.
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| Dentist and Hygienist | Renewal Period | 1. When is my renewal period?
The renewal period begins May 1st-June 30th. The late period begins July 1st- July 31st.
Late fee is: Dentist- $300
Hygienist- $150
There are three ways to know when your renewal period is:
- The license has the expiration date printed on it.
- The last digit of you certificate number
- Odd numbers renew odd years.
- Even numbers renew even years.
- License Verification Tab on the Left side of the main home page
Even if you reinstate on the opposite year, you will still have to renew the following year. | 5 |
| Accordion Name : Forms and Applications (8)
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| Forms and Applications | Dentist | | |
| Forms and Applications | Dental Hygienist | | |
| Forms and Applications | Dental Radiation Technologist and Qualified Dental Assistant |
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| Forms and Applications | Miscellaneous | | |
| Forms and Applications | Dental Volunteering | | |
| Forms and Applications | Jurisprudence Exams | | |
