Bill > HB373

This bill authorizes the State Board of Dental Examiners to conduct unannounced inspections of dental offices to ensure compliance with infection control guidelines, specifically referencing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) standard precautions and guidelines for infection control in dental health-care settings, replacing the previous term "universal precautions." It also expands the grounds for disciplinary action against dentists, dental hygienists, and applicants for these licenses, including failure to adhere to these infection control guidelines, accepting illegal fee rebates, or allowing dental assistants to perform unauthorized procedures without proper supervision. Furthermore, the bill grants the Board the authority to take disciplinary action against certified expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs), who are individuals trained to perform specific advanced dental procedures under a dentist's supervision, and their applicants, for various reasons including incompetent practice, violation of regulations, or failure to comply with infection control standards.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0373?ys=2026RS