Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS |
TITLE 4. DENTISTRY |
SUBTITLE 2. STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS |
§ 4-206.2. Dental hygienist -- Monitoring of patient under administration of nitrous oxide[Section subject to abrogation]
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(a) In general. -- A dental hygienist may monitor a patient to whom nitrous oxide is administered provided the monitoring of the patient is under the supervision of a dentist who is physically present on the premises.
(b) Educational and examination requirements. -- Before a dental hygienist may monitor a patient to whom nitrous oxide is administered, 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) Accredited dental hygiene program. -- A dental hygienist shall complete the educational requirements established by the Board under subsection (b)(1) of this section through an accredited dental hygiene program.