Maine Revised Statutes, Title 32, § 18373: Expanded function dental assistant, 2015

1. Scope of practice. An expanded function dental assistant may perform under the general supervision of a dentist all of the activities that may be delegated by a dentist to an unlicensed person pursuant to section 18371, subsection 3. An expanded function dental assistant may also perform the following activities authorized under the general supervision of a dentist: A. Apply cavity liners and bases as long as the dentist: (1) Has ordered the cavity liner or base; and (2) Has checked the cavity liner or base prior to the placement of the restoration; [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).] B. Apply pit and fissure sealants after an evaluation of the teeth by the dentist at the time of sealant placement; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] C. Apply supragingival desensitizing agents to an exposed root surface or dentinal surface of teeth; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. Apply topical fluorides recognized for the prevention of dental caries; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] E. [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).] F. [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).] G. Place and contour amalgam, composite and other restorative materials prior to the final setting or curing of the material; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] H. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] I. Place and remove gingival retraction cord; [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).] J. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] K. Size, place and cement or bond orthodontic bands and brackets with final inspection by the dentist; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] L. Supragingival polishing using a slow-speed rotary instrument and rubber cup; [PL 2025, c. 83, §2 (AMD).] M. [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).] N. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] O. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] P. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] Q. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] R. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] S. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] T. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] U. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] V. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] W. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] X. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] Y. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] Z. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] AA. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] BB. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] CC. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] DD. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] EE. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] FF. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] GG. [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).] HH. Contour or finish restorative materials using a high-speed, power-driven handpiece or instrument; and [PL 2025, c. 83, §3 (AMD).] II. Expose and process radiographs. [PL 2025, c. 83, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 83, §§2-4 (AMD).] 2. Scope of practice; general supervision. [PL 2021, c. 223, §11 (RP).] 3. Procedures not authorized. An expanded function dental assistant may not engage in the following activities: A. Complete or limited examination, diagnosis or treatment planning; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] B. Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] C. Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] D. Pulp capping, pulpotomy or other endodontic procedures; [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] E. Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed or removable prosthetic appliances; or [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] F. Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalation sedation or general anesthesia. [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).] [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]