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In the State of Maryland, as in other states, certain occupations require licensure or certification by state boards, commissions or departments within the state. The terminology describing this process or requirement may vary from state to state and from one occupation to another, but essentially, most if not all health care providers must become licensed in order to "practice" their occupations.
In order to qualify for work or "to practice" in the health services occupations such as Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Nursing, and Pharmacy individuals must meet certain strict requirements and qualifications specified by a government agency. The process usually requires that the applicant for licensure provide formal proof of having met specific standards of education, experience and skills.
The usual reasons for licensing occupations are to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public by establishing standards for occupations affecting the residents of the state, and as a revenue enhancement for governmental operations.
For additional general
information specific to Dental Hygiene Licensure visitors may use the link
below:
Dental
Hygiene Licensure Facts.
NEW LICENSE RENEWAL INFO
All Registered Dental Hygienists
and Dentists licensed in Maryland will very soon be receiving notice by postal
mail that the 2007 license renewals are going to be available on-line by way of
the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners website. You may access their site
by clicking on this link (http://dhmh.md.gov/dental). The on-line
renewal will be available beginning May 1st through June 30th. Please
scroll down their menu for the renewal pages.
Before going on-line to
complete your renewal application, make sure that you have all information
pertaining to your required CE courses in front of you as well as a credit
card.
Just as driving
a car with an expired license can result in expensive and punitive actions by
the courts, practicing your profession with an expired license can result in
disciplinary actions such as fines for you and your employer, and a
period of prolonged mandatory community service. All violations of the dental
rules and regulations are maintained in the records of every Maryland licensee
including that of your employer and yourself. Please
remember to renew on time!
Licensees will be pleased to note the following changes in the Dental
Hygiene fee schedule.
Current Fees
Initial -$375.00
Renewal -
$185.00
NEW FEES EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2007
Initial - $275.00
Renewal - $135.00
Please use a credit card to submit
payment. It is quick and easy to do. The website will have step by step
instructions to help you get through the renewal process.
C.E. REQUIREMENTS WARNING NOTICE We are now required to take 30 CE
hours in order to remain compliant with the law at each renewal cycle. Of
this total number, 15 CE hours may be taken in self study but subject matter and course providers must be approved by the
MSBODE. |
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For information specific to
Maryland Licensure, visitors are provided this link: Maryland State Board of Dental
Examiners. |
The documents you will access on
the links below will be "PDF" files. In order to print or view them, you must
have Adobe Acrobat resident on your computer. If you do not have it, you may
download a free copy here:
Maryland Good Samaritan
Law (CPR)
Maryland Child Protection
Statutes
MSBODE Dental Auxiliary Allowed
Duties
Continuing
Education Requirements / Criteria for CE Approval
Directions to the Maryland State Board of Dental
Examiners
North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners
American Association of Dental Examiners (AADE)
Listings for National and
Regional Board.
ADHA ADDS NEW PAGE TO WEBSITE AS PORTABILITY RESOURCE
Have you ever been faced with having to move to
another state and worrying about the portability of your dental hygiene license
to practice in your new location?
ADHA has now added a new page to the
main website that is devoted exclusively to assisting you in acquiring the
information you will need to obtain a new license. The new webpage will provide
direct links to each state's board of dentistry website. This is a really great
service to members and relieves this website from having to monitor the
validity of an enormous number of links. Check this out!
Complete Listing of all U. S. State Dental Boards and Links to Regional Testing Agencies*
*(MDHA gratefully acknowledges the
generosity of Sherri Bush RDH- Tennessee DHA
for allowing our
link to this important info)
Visitors who may be seeking study assistance for State, National and NERB Exams will find additional information and link on the Education page.
