ME LD2030

Authorizes independent practice dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia when practicing independently, provided they hold the appropriate licensure authority under existing law

Authorizes independent practice dental hygienists to administer nitrous oxide analgesia when practicing independently, provided they hold the appropriate licensure authority

Amends 32 MRSA §18375 to add these anesthesia and analgesia capabilities to the existing list of permitted independent practice activities

Referred to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services; presented by Representative Mastraccio of Sanford