Sec. 10.44.05.04. Licensure of Dentists Who Have Not Passed the ADLEX Examination

A. In addition to meeting the requirements of Regulation .02 of this chapter, a dentist holding an active license in another state who has not passed the ADLEX examination with a score of 75 or greater in each required section of the ADLEX shall be issued a license if the applicant:

(1) For the 5 preceding years has been actively engaged in practicing dentistry for at least 850 hours on average per year;

(2) Has passed an examination with a clinical component as a requirement for licensure in another state;

(3) Has passed a comprehensive written examination on applied clinical diagnosis and treatment planning administered by ADEX with a score of 75 or greater in each required section; and

(4) Has passed the Maryland Dental Jurisprudence Examination given by the Board or its designee with a score of 75 or greater percent on each section of the examination.

B. The practice of dentistry in the armed forces, the practice of dentistry in state and federal programs, participation in post-graduate intern programs, or participation in residency programs within the 5 years preceding application counts toward the required hours of active practice.