Md. Code Regs. 10.44.19.01 - Definitions
A. In this chapter,
the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Board" means the Maryland Board of
Dental Examiners.
(2) "Dental
radiation technologist" means an individual other than a licensed dentist or a
licensed dental hygienist who practices dental radiation technology.
(3) "Direct supervision" means that the
supervising dentist is in the dental office and personally:
(a) Diagnoses the condition to be
treated:
(b) Authorizes the
placement or exposure of dental radiographs; and
(c) Before dismissal of the patient,
evaluates the performance of the dental radiation technologists.
(4) "Licensed dental hygienist"
means an individual licensed by the Board to practice dental hygiene.
(5) "Licensed dentist" means an individual
licensed by the Board to practice dentistry.
(6) "Practice of dental radiation technology"
means the placement or exposure of dental radiographs by an individual other
than a licensed dentist, a licensed dental hygienist, an individual permitted
to practice dentistry without a license under Health Occupations Article,
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4-301(b)(1),
(2), or (3), Annotated Code of Maryland, or
an individual enrolled in an educational program recognized by the Board for
dental hygiene or dental assisting, who places or exposes dental radiographs
pursuant to the educational program.
Notes
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