§18371. Dentist 1. Scope of practice. A dentist, faculty dentist, limited dentist or resident dentist may: A. Perform a dental operation or oral surgery or dental service of any kind, gratuitously or for a salary, fee, money or other compensation paid, or to be paid, directly or indirectly to the person or to any […]
§18372. Dental radiographer 1. Scope of practice. A licensed dental radiographer may practice dental radiography under the general supervision of a dentist or an independent practice dental hygienist. [PL 2017, c. 388, §16 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 388, §16 (AMD).
§18373. Expanded function dental assistant 1. Scope of practice. An expanded function dental assistant may perform under the general supervision of a dentist all of the activities that may be delegated by a dentist to an unlicensed person pursuant to section 18371, subsection 3. An expanded function dental assistant may also perform the following activities […]
§18374. Dental hygienist 1. Scope of practice; direct supervision. A dental hygienist and faculty dental hygienist may perform the following under the direct supervision of a dentist: A. Administer local anesthesia or nitrous oxide analgesia, as long as the dental hygienist or faculty dental hygienist has authority to administer the relevant medication pursuant to […]
§18375. Independent practice dental hygienist 1. Scope of practice. An independent practice dental hygienist may perform only the following duties without supervision by a dentist: A. Interview patients and record complete medical and dental histories; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. Take and record the vital signs of blood pressure, pulse and […]
§18376. Public health dental hygienist 1. Scope of practice. A public health dental hygienist may perform the following procedures in a public health setting under a supervision agreement with a dentist that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the collaboration: A. Prescribe, dispense or administer anticavity toothpastes or topical gels with 1.1% or less […]
§18377. Dental therapist 1. Scope of practice. A dental therapist may perform the following procedures in limited practice settings, if authorized by a written practice agreement with a dentist licensed in this State pursuant to subsection 3. A. To the extent permitted in a written practice agreement, a dental therapist may provide the care […]
§18378. Denturist 1. Scope of practice. A denturist and faculty denturist may: A. Obtain denture impressions and bite registrations for the purpose of or with a view to making, producing, reproducing, constructing, finishing, supplying, altering or repairing a denture to be fitted to an edentulous or partially edentulous arch or arches; [PL 2017, […]
§18379. Sedation and general anesthesia permits The board shall adopt by rule the qualifications a dentist must have to obtain a permit from the board authorizing the administration of sedation and general anesthesia. The board shall also adopt the guidelines for such administration, including but not limited to practice setting requirements. [PL 2015, c. […]
