Maine Revised Statutes

1. Acknowledgment.  Prior to an initial patient visit, an independent practice dental hygienist licensed under this subchapter 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.

2. Referral plan.  An independent practice dental hygienist licensed under this subchapter 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.