(a) A dentist who is a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and was trained at a foreign dental school shall be qualified by the Board to take an examination offered by ADEX, as defined in § 4–306 of this subtitle, if the applicant:
(1) (i) 1. Completes training in a dental specialty recognized by the Board; and
2. Is board certified in a dental specialty recognized by the Board; or
(ii) Is a general dentist who:
1. Has successfully completed:
A. A general dental practice residency; or
B. Advanced education in a general dentistry program; or
2. Is board certified by the American Board of General Dentistry;
(2) At the time the application is made, is a full–time faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry who has completed at least 7 consecutive years as a full–time faculty member; and
(3) Submits to the Board a written letter of support from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry stating that the school supports the applicant to take the ADEX examination.
(b) If the dentist receives a passing score on the ADEX examination, the dentist may apply for a general license to practice dentistry.
(c) A dentist who applied for a general license to practice dentistry under subsection (b) of this section and was issued a general license shall surrender the license if the dentist violates any provision of this title or any regulation adopted by the Board.