32 ME Rev Stat § 18373 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS|Chapter 143: DENTAL PROFESSIONS|Subchapter 4: SCOPE OF PRACTICE; SUPERVISION; PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS|32 §18373. Expanded function dental assistant

 §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 authorized under the general supervision of a dentist:   A. Apply cavity liners and bases as long as the dentist:   (1) Has ordered the cavity liner or base; and   (2) Has checked the cavity liner or base prior to the placement of the restoration;   [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).]B. Apply pit and fissure sealants after an evaluation of the teeth by the dentist at the time of sealant placement;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. Apply supragingival desensitizing agents to an exposed root surface or dentinal surface of teeth;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]D. Apply topical fluorides recognized for the prevention of dental caries;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]E. [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).] F. [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).] G. Place and contour amalgam, composite and other restorative materials prior to the final setting or curing of the material;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]H. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] I. Place and remove gingival retraction cord;   [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).]J. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] K. Size, place and cement or bond orthodontic bands and brackets with final inspection by the dentist;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]L. Supragingival polishing using a slow-speed rotary instrument and rubber cup; and   [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).]M. [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).] N. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] O. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] P. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] Q. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] R. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] S. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] T. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] U. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] V. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] W. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] X. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] Y. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] Z. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] AA. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] BB. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] CC. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] DD. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] EE. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] FF. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] GG. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] HH. Contour or finish restorative materials using a high-speed, power-driven handpiece or instrument.   [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).] 2.  Scope of practice; general supervision.   [PL 2021, c. 223, §11 (RP).] 3.  Procedures not authorized.  An expanded function dental assistant may not engage in the following activities:   A. Complete or limited examination, diagnosis or treatment planning;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]B. Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]C. Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]D. Pulp capping, pulpotomy or other endodontic procedures;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]E. Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed or removable prosthetic appliances; or   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]F. Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalation sedation or general anesthesia.   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 223, §§10, 11 (AMD).