CHAPTER 322

H.P. 1023 - L.D. 1461

An Act To Increase Access to Certain Dental Services

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 32 MRSA c. 16, sub-c. 3-A is enacted to read:

SUBCHAPTER 3-A

EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT

§1094-D.__Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "expanded function dental assistant" means an individual who holds a current valid certification under this subchapter to perform reversible intraoral procedures authorized by this subchapter under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and under an assignment of duties by a dentist.__As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "reversible intraoral procedures" means placing and removing rubber dams and matrices; placing and contouring amalgam, composite and other restorative materials; applying sealants; supra gingival polishing; and other reversible procedures defined by the board not designated by this chapter to be performed only by licensed dentists or dental hygienists.

§1094-E.__Procedures not authorized

An expanded function dental assistant may not perform the following procedures: