Section 4-206.3 - Administration of local anesthesia by inferior alveolar nerve block by dental hygienist(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.(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.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 111,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.