§18373. Expanded function dental assistant

1.  Scope of practice; direct supervision.  An expanded function dental assistant may perform under the direct 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, paragraph C. An expanded function dental assistant may also perform the following activities authorized under the direct supervision of a dentist:

A. Apply cavity liners and bases as long as the dentist:

(1) Has ordered the cavity liner or base;

(2) Has checked the cavity liner or base prior to the placement of the restoration; and

(3) Has checked the final restoration prior to patient dismissal;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

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. Cement provisional or temporary crowns and bridges and remove excess cement;   [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

F. Perform pulp vitality tests;   [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).]

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. A dentist or a dental hygienist must first determine that the teeth to be polished are free of calculus or other extraneous material prior to polishing. Dentists may permit an expanded function dental assistant to use only a slow-speed rotary instrument and rubber cup. Dentists may allow an expanded function dental assistant to use high-speed, power-driven handpieces or instruments to contour or finish newly placed composite materials; and   [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).]

M. Obtain impressions for athletic mouth guards, provisional or temporary crowns and bridges.   [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).]

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).]

[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).]

2.  Scope of practice; general supervision.  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, paragraphs A and B.

A. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

B. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

C. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

D. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

E. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

F. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

G. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

H. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

I. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

J. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

K. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

L. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]

M. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (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).]

[PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).]

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).