§18373. Expanded function dental assistant
1.
Scope of practice.
An expanded function dental assistant may perform under the general supervision of a dentist all of the activities that may be delegated by a dentist to an unlicensed person pursuant to section 18371, subsection 3. An expanded function dental assistant may also perform the following activities authorized under the general supervision of a dentist:
A.
Apply cavity liners and bases as long as the dentist:
(1)
Has ordered the cavity liner or base; and
(2)
Has checked the cavity liner or base prior to the placement of the restoration;
[PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).]
B.
Apply pit and fissure sealants after an evaluation of the teeth by the dentist at the time of sealant placement;
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
C.
Apply supragingival desensitizing agents to an exposed root surface or dentinal surface of teeth;
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
D.
Apply topical fluorides recognized for the prevention of dental caries;
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
E.
[PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).]
F.
[PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).]
G.
Place and contour amalgam, composite and other restorative materials prior to the final setting or curing of the material;
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
H.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
I.
Place and remove gingival retraction cord;
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).]
J.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
K.
Size, place and cement or bond orthodontic bands and brackets with final inspection by the dentist;
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
L.
Supragingival polishing using a slow-speed rotary instrument and rubber cup;
[PL 2025, c. 83, §2 (AMD).]
M.
[PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).]
N.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
O.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
P.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
Q.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
R.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
S.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
T.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
U.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
V.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
W.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
X.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
Y.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
Z.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
AA.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
BB.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
CC.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
DD.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
EE.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
FF.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
GG.
[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
HH.
Contour or finish restorative materials using a high-speed, power-driven handpiece or instrument; and
[PL 2025, c. 83, §3 (AMD).]
II.
Expose and process radiographs.
[PL 2025, c. 83, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2025, c. 83, §§2-4 (AMD).]
2.
Scope of practice; general supervision.
[PL 2021, c. 223, §11 (RP).]
3.
Procedures not authorized.
An expanded function dental assistant may not engage in the following activities:
A.
Complete or limited examination, diagnosis or treatment planning;
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
B.
Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue;
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
C.
Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations;
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
D.
Pulp capping, pulpotomy or other endodontic procedures;
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
E.
Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed or removable prosthetic appliances; or
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
F.
Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalation sedation or general anesthesia.
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 223, §§10, 11 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 83, §§2-4 (AMD).