Maine Revised Statutes Title 32. Professions and Occupations § 18373. Expanded function dental assistant

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

B. Apply pit and fissure sealants after an evaluation of the teeth by the dentist at the time of sealant placement;

C. Apply supragingival desensitizing agents to an exposed root surface or dentinal surface of teeth;

D. Apply topical fluorides recognized for the prevention of dental caries;

E, F. Deleted. Laws 2021, c. 223, § 10, eff. June 16, 2021.

G. Place and contour amalgam, composite and other restorative materials prior to the final setting or curing of the material;

H. Deleted. Laws 2017, c. 388, § 17, eff. Aug. 1, 2018.

I. Place and remove gingival retraction cord;

J. Deleted. Laws 2017, c. 388, § 17, eff. Aug. 1, 2018.

K. Size, place and cement or bond orthodontic bands and brackets with final inspection by the dentist;

L. Supragingival polishing using a slow-speed rotary instrument and rubber cup;

M. Deleted. Laws 2021, c. 223, § 10, eff. June 16, 2021.

N to GG. Deleted. Laws 2017, c. 388, § 17, eff. Aug. 1, 2018.

HH. Contour or finish restorative materials using a high-speed, power-driven handpiece or instrument; and

II. Expose and process radiographs.

A. Complete or limited examination, diagnosis or treatment planning;

B. Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue;

C. Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations;

D. Pulp capping, pulpotomy or other endodontic procedures;

E. Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed or removable prosthetic appliances; or

F. Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalation sedation or general anesthesia.