State Board of Dental Examiners - Practice of Dentistry - Revisions
What this bill does
Requiring a dental practice to be owned by a licensed dentist or a dental professional corporation; establishing that only a certain individual licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners may take certain actions; prohibiting any person who is not a licensed dentist to direct, control, or interfere with the independent professional judgement of a dentist or dental hygienist regarding the care of a certain patient; prohibiting a licensed dentist from sharing revenues or splitting fees except under certain circumstances; etc.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (11)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | O'Connor, Patricia | HEAU, Attorney General's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DOHERTY, DAN | MSDA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | WILSON, DR. ROBERT | MSDA | Position only |
| FAV | a'BECKET, DR. THOMAS | MSDA | Position only |
| FAV | SHEVENELL, DR. MARLENE | MSDA-President | Position only |
| FAV | Kern, Peggy | Maryland Dental Board | Position only |
| FAV | Verma, Arpana | Maryland Dental Board | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Badger, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Badgley, Chris | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Jones, Garylobbyist | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |