2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 4-505 - Certification of dental radiation technologists

§4-505.

(a) The Board of Dental Examiners shall:

(1) Define, for the purpose of this section, the terms “dental radiation technologist” and “practice dental radiation technology”;

(2) Adopt rules and regulations concerning qualifications, training, certification, monitoring of, and enforcement requirements for a dental radiation technologist; and

(3) Provide for a requirement to ensure competency in new safety and technological advances.

(b) The qualifications required of applicants for Board certification as a dental radiation technologist shall include requirements established by:

(1) The American Dental Association; or

(2) Any applicable federal standards for training and certification.

(c) After July 1, 1988, an individual must be certified by the Board as a dental radiation technologist before a licensed dentist may employ the individual to practice dental radiation technology.

(d) After July 1, 1988, an individual may not practice dental radiation technology unless certified by the Board.