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).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18373

  • Dentist: means a person who holds a valid dentist license issued by the board. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
  • Expanded function dental assistant: means a person who holds a valid expanded function dental assistant license issued by the board. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
  • General supervision: means the supervision of those tasks and procedures that do not require the physical presence of the supervisor in the practice setting while procedures are being performed but do require the tasks and procedures to be performed with the prior knowledge and consent of the supervisor. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
  • Local anesthesia: means a drug, element or other material that results in a state of insensibility of a circumscribed area or the loss of sensation in some definite, localized area without inhibition of conscious processes. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
  • Supervision: means either direct supervision or general supervision as determined by the tasks and procedures that are being performed in accordance with this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
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).
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