Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 32, § 18373 (2025) – Expanded function dental assistant

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:
1. A. Apply cavity liners and bases as long as the dentist:
  1. (1) Has ordered the cavity liner or base; and
  2. (2) Has checked the cavity liner or base prior to the placement of the restoration;
    [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (AMD).]
2. 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).]
3. C. Apply supragingival desensitizing agents to an exposed root surface or dentinal surface of teeth;
  [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
4. D. Apply topical fluorides recognized for the prevention of dental caries;
  [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
5. E.
  [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).]
6. F.
  [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).]
7. 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).]
8. H.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
9. I. Place and remove gingival retraction cord;
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD).]
10. J.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
11. K. Size, place and cement or bond orthodontic bands and brackets with final inspection by the dentist;
  [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
12. L. Supragingival polishing using a slow-speed rotary instrument and rubber cup;
  [PL 2025, c. 83, §2 (AMD).]
13. M.
  [PL 2021, c. 223, §10 (RP).]
14. N.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
15. O.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
16. P.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
17. Q.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
18. R.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
19. S.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
20. T.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
21. U.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
22. V.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
23. W.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
24. X.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
25. Y.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
26. Z.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
27. AA.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
28. BB.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
29. CC.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
30. DD.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
31. EE.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
32. FF.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
33. GG.
  [PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (RP).]
34. HH. Contour or finish restorative materials using a high-speed, power-driven handpiece or instrument; and
  [PL 2025, c. 83, §3 (AMD).]
35. 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:
1. A. Complete or limited examination, diagnosis or treatment planning;
  [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
2. B. Surgical or cutting procedures of hard or soft tissue;
  [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
3. C. Prescribing drugs, medicaments or work authorizations;
  [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
4. D. Pulp capping, pulpotomy or other endodontic procedures;
  [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
5. E. Placement and intraoral adjustments of fixed or removable prosthetic appliances; or
  [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
6. F. Administration of local anesthesia, parenteral or inhalation sedation or general anesthesia.
  [PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW).]

PL 2015, c. 429, §21 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 388, §17 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 223, §§10, 11 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 83, §§2-4 (AMD).