§ 4-103. Practice of dentistry; activities requiring license
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: October 1, 2020
Effective: October 1, 2020
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 4-103
§ 4-103. Practice of dentistry; activities requiring license
(a) Only an individual or individuals licensed by the Board to practice dentistry or a dental professional corporation may own a dental practice.
(b) Only an individual licensed by the Board to practice dentistry may:
(c) Except as provided in subsection (b)(5) of this section, a licensed dentist may not share in revenues or split fees.
Unlicensed person prohibited to direct, control, or interfere with independent professional judgment of dentist or dental hygienist
(d) It is unlawful for any person who is not a licensed dentist to direct, control, or interfere with the independent professional judgment of a dentist or dental hygienist regarding the diagnosis, care, or treatment of a patient's dental disease, disorder, or physical condition.
Scope of section; agreements between dentist or dental professional corporation and unlicensed person
(e) Subject to subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, this section does not prohibit a dentist or dental professional corporation from entering into an agreement that provides that an unlicensed person may:
(f)(1) The requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not apply to:
Credits
Added by Acts 2020, c. 379, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 380, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 4-103, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 4-103
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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