2023 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).