Section 4-505 - Certification of dental radiation technologists. - Maryland Statutes

§ 4-505. Certification of dental radiation technologists.
 

(a)  "Dental radiation technologists" and "practice dental radiation technology" defined; rules and regulations; competency requirements.- 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)  Qualifications of applicants.- 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)  Certification required for employment.- 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)  Certification required for practice.- After July 1, 1988, an individual may not practice dental radiation technology unless certified by the Board. 
 

[1986, ch. 788; 1990, ch. 6, § 11.]