Md. Code Regs. 10.44.22.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.44.22.02 - Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) Advanced Clinical Training Program.

(a) "Advanced clinical training program" means:

(i) A program of postgraduate training developed, offered, and sponsored by the University of Maryland Dental School as part of its curriculum for dental students or dental school graduates;

(ii) A program of postgraduate training offered by the University of Maryland Dental School as continuing education for licensed dentists; or

(iii) A program of postgraduate training offered by an approved continuing education sponsor or its equivalent as provided in Regulation .08 of this chapter.

(b) "Advanced clinical training program" includes clinical treatment provided to a patient by a student of dentistry while under the supervision of the training faculty.

(2) "Board" means the State Board of Dental Examiners.

(3) "Continuing education" means any eligible course or program approved by the Board.

(4) "Cultural competency" means courses or programs that teach a defined set of values, principles, demonstrated behaviors, attitudes, policies, and structures that will increase a licensee's ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural manner.

(5) "Direct supervision" means that the supervising dentist personally:

(a) Diagnoses the condition to be treated;

(b) Authorizes the procedure; and

(c) Examines the patient before dismissal.

(6) "Licensee" means a licensed dentist or a licensed dental hygienist.

(7) "Student of dentistry" means:

(a) A student enrolled in a doctoral program in an accredited dental school with a curriculum leading to either a Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine degree;

(b) A graduate of a dental doctoral program enrolled in an advanced dental education program offered as a course of one semester or longer by the University of Maryland Dental School;

(c) A dentist licensed in Maryland who enrolls in an advanced clinical training program offered as a continuing education program for licensed dentists;

(d) A dentist licensed in another state, who does not hold a Maryland dental license and who:

(i) Enrolls in an advanced clinical training program offered as a continuing education program for licensed dentists; and

(ii) Receives written approval from the Board to participate in the advanced clinical training program;

(e) A dentist licensed in Maryland who enrolls in an advanced clinical training program offered as continuing education by an approved sponsor or its equivalent as provided in Regulation .08 of this chapter; or

(f) A dentist licensed in another state, who does not hold a Maryland dental license and who:

(i) Enrolls in an advanced clinical training program offered as continuing education by an approved sponsor or its equivalent as provided in Regulation .08 of this chapter; and

(ii) Receives written approval from the Board to participate in the advanced clinical training program.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.22.02

Regulations .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 25, 1992 (19:25 Md. R. 2199); adopted permanently effective May 26, 1993 (20:6 Md. R. 581)
Regulation .02B amended effective March 18, 2013 (40:5 Md. R. 411)