Maryland Health Occupations Section 4-206

      (a)      Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board may adopt rules and regulations that authorize a licensed dental hygienist to perform additional intraoral functions.

      (b)      The Board may not authorize a licensed dental hygienist to:

            (1)      Perform a diagnosis;

            (2)      Perform an extraction;

            (3)      Repair a cavity;

            (4)      Correct tooth placement;

            (5)      Perform a surgical procedure; or

            (6)      Administer anesthesia other than topical anesthesia.