Title 32, §1094-E: Procedures not authorized

An expanded function dental assistant may not perform the following procedures: [2005, c. 322, §1 (NEW).]

1. Examination, diagnosis and treatment planning. Complete or limited examination, diagnosis or treatment planning;

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2. Surgical or cutting procedures. Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue;

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3. Prescribing drugs. Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations;

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4. Performing pulp capping. Performing pulp capping, pulpotomy or other endodontic procedures;

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5. Placement and adjustment of prosthetic appliances. Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed or removable prosthetic appliances; or

[ 2005, c. 322, §1 (NEW) .]

6. Administration of anesthesia or sedation. Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalation sedation or general anesthesia.

[ 2005, c. 322, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2005, c. 322, §1 (NEW).

Maine Revised Statutes