2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 16: DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS
32 §1094-R. Responsibilities

Subchapter 3-B: INDEPENDENT PRACTICE DENTAL HYGIENISTS

§1094-R. Responsibilities

An independent practice dental hygienist licensed under this subchapter has the duties and responsibilities set out in this section with respect to each patient seen in an independent capacity pursuant to section 1094-Q, subsection 1. [2007, c. 620, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).]

1. Acknowledgment. Prior to an initial patient visit, an independent practice dental hygienist licensed under this subchapter shall obtain from the patient or the parent or guardian of a minor patient written acknowledgment of the patient's or parent's or guardian's understanding that the independent practice dental hygienist is not a dentist and that the service to be rendered does not constitute restorative care or treatment.

[ 2007, c. 620, Pt. B, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Referral plan. An independent practice dental hygienist licensed under this subchapter shall provide to a patient or the parent or guardian of a minor patient a written plan for referral to a dentist for any necessary dental care. The referral plan must identify all conditions that should be called to the attention of the dentist.

[ 2007, c. 620, Pt. B, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 620, Pt. B, §1 (NEW).