§ 4-206. Rules and regulations expanding the practice of dental hygiene

MD Health Occ Code § 4-206 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board may adopt rules and regulations that authorize a licensed dental hygienist to perform additional intraoral functions.

(b)    The Board may not authorize a licensed dental hygienist to:

(1)    Perform a diagnosis;

(2)    Perform an extraction;

(3)    Repair a cavity;

(4)    Correct tooth placement;

(5)    Perform a surgical procedure; or

(6)    Administer anesthesia other than the following:

(i)    Topical anesthesia; or

(ii)    Local anesthesia in accordance with § 4–206.1 of this subtitle.