§ 4–206
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 4-206 (2026)
Title 4. Dentistry
Subtitle 2. State Board of Dental Examiners
§ 4–206LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board may adopt rules and regulations that authorize a licensed dental hygienist to perform additional intraoral functions.
(b)
The Board may not authorize a licensed dental hygienist to:
(1)
Perform a diagnosis;
(2)
Perform an extraction;
(3)
Repair a cavity;
(4)
Correct tooth placement;
(5)
Perform a surgical procedure; or
(6)
Administer anesthesia other than the following:
(i)
Topical anesthesia; or
(ii)
Local anesthesia in accordance with § 4–206.1 of this subtitle.