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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.44.04.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="04" heading="Additional Functions for Dental Hygienists Who Obtain Board Recognition.">
  <text>In addition to those functions described in Regulation .03A of this chapter, a dental hygienist who is recognized by the Board as qualified may:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Administer local anesthesia by infiltration;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Administer local anesthesia by inferior alveolar nerve block;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Administer nitrous oxide; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Prescribe and administer medication.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>