§ 4–206.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 4-206.1 (2026)
Title 4. Dentistry
Subtitle 2. State Board of Dental Examiners
§ 4–206.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia by infiltration 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 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)
Before a dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia under subsection (a) of this section, the dental hygienist shall successfully complete the following:
(1)
Any educational requirements established by the Board; and
(2)
A written and clinical examination as required by the Board.
(c)
A dental hygienist shall obtain the educational requirements established by the Board under subsection (b)(1) of this section from an accredited dental hygiene program.