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§ 4-602. Representations to the public, dentistry and dental hygiene

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth Occupations

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Dentistry (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Prohibited Acts; Penalties (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 4-602
§ 4-602. Representations to the public, dentistry and dental hygiene
In general
(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, unless authorized to practice dentistry under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice dentistry in this State.
(2) Unless authorized to practice dental hygiene under this title, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice dental hygiene in this State.
Exception
(b) This title does not affect the right of a holder of a dental degree who does not directly or indirectly practice or attempt to practice dentistry in this State to use the degree or an abbreviation for the degree in connection with the name of the holder.

Credits

Added by Acts 1981, c. 8, § 2, eff. July 1, 1981. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990.
Formerly Art. 32, § 17.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 4-602, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 4-602
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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