Md. Code Regs. 10.44.04.05

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 10.44.04.05 - Additional Functions for Dental Hygienists Who Obtain Board Recognition

In addition to those functions described in Regulation .03A of this chapter, a dental hygienist who is recognized by the Board as qualified may:

A. Administer local anesthesia by infiltration;

B. Administer local anesthesia by inferior alveolar nerve block;

C. Administer nitrous oxide; and

D. Prescribe and administer medication.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.04.05

Regulations .05 adopted effective May 31, 2010 (37:11 Md. R. 765); amended effective 43:23 Md. R. 1279, eff. 11/24/2016; amended effective 49:18 Md. R.819, eff. 9/5/2022