Section 4-505 - Certification of dental radiation technologists(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.(e) At least 1 month before a certificate expires, the Board shall send to each certificate holder, by electronic means or first-class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the certificate holder, a renewal notice that states:(1) The date on which the current certificate expires;(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certificate expires; and(3) The amount of the renewal fee.(f) An individual may be simultaneously certified as a dental radiation technologist under this section and as an expanded function dental assistant.Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 364, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 404, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2013.