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West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: October 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Dentistry (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. State Board of Dental Examiners (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2016
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 4-206.3
§ 4-206.3. Dental hygienists; administration of local anesthesia by inferior alveolar nerve block
Currentness
In general
(a) Subject to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, a dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia by inferior alveolar nerve block to facilitate the practice of dental hygiene by a dental hygienist or the practice of dentistry by a dentist, but not as a medical specialty, provided the administration of the local anesthesia is under the supervision of a dentist who:
(1) Is physically present on the premises; and
(2) Prescribes the administration of local anesthesia by the dental hygienist.
Completion of education and examination requirements
(b)(1) Before a dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia under subsection (a) of this section, the dental hygienist shall successfully complete the following:
(i) Any educational requirements established by the Board; and
(ii) A written and clinical examination as required by the Board.
(2) A dental hygienist shall obtain the education required under paragraph (1) of this subsection from an accredited dental hygiene program.
(3) A dental hygienist who successfully completed the education requirements and examination required under paragraph (1) of this subsection before October 1, 2011, shall take and successfully complete a refresher course and a clinical examination from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Credits

Added by Acts 2012, c. 219, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012; Acts 2012, c. 220, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2012. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 111, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 4-206.3, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 4-206.3
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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