§ 4-206.2. Dental hygienist -- Monitoring of patient under administration of nitrous oxide

MD Health Occ Code § 4-206.2 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Subject to the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide to a patient provided the administration of nitrous oxide is under the supervision of a dentist who:

(1)    Is physically present on the premises; and

(2)    Prescribes the administration of nitrous oxide by the dental hygienist.

(b)    Before a dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide under subsection (a) of this section, the dental hygienist shall successfully complete the following:

(1)    Any educational requirements established by the Board; and

(2)    A written and clinical examination as required by the Board.

(c)    A dental hygienist shall complete the educational requirements established by the Board under subsection (b)(1) of this section through an accredited dental hygiene program.