Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18375 – Independent practice dental hygienist
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1. Scope of practice. An independent practice dental hygienist may perform the following duties:
A. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (RP).]
B. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (RP).]
C. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (RP).]
D. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (RP).]
E. Perform all procedures necessary for a complete prophylaxis, including but not limited to scaling and root planing and periodontal maintenance; [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (AMD).]
F. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (RP).]
G. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (RP).]
H. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (RP).]
I. Apply sealants; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
J. Smooth and polish restorations; [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (AMD).]
K. [PL 2017, c. 388, §20 (RP).]
L. Obtain impressions for and deliver athletic mouth guards and custom fluoride trays; [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (AMD).]
M. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (RP).]
N. Place temporary restorations in compliance with the protocol adopted by the board; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
O. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (RP).]
P. Expose and process radiographs, including but not limited to vertical and horizontal bitewing films, periapical films, panoramic images and full-mouth series; [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (AMD).]
Q. Prescribe, dispense or administer fluoride, silver diamine fluoride, antimicrobial solutions for mouth rinsing, topical anesthetics, other nonsystemic antimicrobial agents, desensitizing agents and resorbable antimicrobial agents; and [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (AMD).]
R. Perform dental hygiene assessment, dental hygiene diagnosis and dental hygiene treatment planning and implementation in the identification, prevention and management of oral disease. [PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (AMD).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18375
- Board: means the Board of Dental Practice established in Title 5, section 12004?A, subsection 10. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
- Dental hygiene: means the delivery of preventative, educational and clinical services supporting total health for the control of oral disease and the promotion of oral health provided by a dental hygienist in accordance with this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
- Dental hygiene diagnosis: means the identification of an existing oral health problem that a dental hygienist is qualified and licensed to treat. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
- Dental hygienist: means a person who holds a valid license as a dental hygienist issued by the board. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
- Dentist: means a person who holds a valid dentist license issued by the board. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Independent practice dental hygienist: means a person who holds a valid license as a dental hygienist issued by the board and who is authorized to practice independent dental hygiene. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 32 Sec. 18302
2. Practice standards. An independent practice dental hygienist has the duties and responsibilities set out in this subsection with respect to each patient seen in an independent capacity.
A. Prior to an initial patient visit, an independent practice dental hygienist shall obtain from the patient or the parent or guardian of a minor patient written acknowledgment of the patient’s or parent’s or guardian’s understanding that the independent practice dental hygienist is not a dentist and that the service to be rendered does not constitute restorative care or treatment. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
B. An independent practice dental hygienist shall provide to a patient or the parent or guardian of a minor patient a written plan for referral to a dentist for any necessary dental care. The referral plan must identify all conditions that should be called to the attention of the dentist. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 388, §§20, 21 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 354, §8 (AMD).