(a) Subject to the requirements of subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide to a patient provided the administration of nitrous oxide is under the supervision of a dentist who:
(1) Is physically present on the premises; and
(2) Prescribes the administration of nitrous oxide by the dental hygienist.
(b) Before a dental hygienist may administer nitrous oxide under subsection (a) of this section, 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) 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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - State Board of Dental Examiners
Section 4-201 - Board Established
Section 4-204 - Meetings; Compensation; Staff
Section 4-205 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties; Exception Related to Certain Use of Nitrous Oxide
Section 4-206 - Rules and Regulations Expanding the Practice of Dental Hygiene
Section 4-206.1 - Administration of Local Anesthesia by Dental Hygienist
Section 4-206.2 - Dental Hygienist -- Monitoring of Patient Under Administration of Nitrous Oxide
Section 4-206.4 - Authority to Prescribe and Administer Medication
Section 4-207 - State Board of Dental Examiners Fund -- Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds