Expansion of Dental Hygienists' Scope of Practice
This proposed bill would expand the scope of practice for independent dental hygienists in Maine. Before this change, independent dental hygienists had limited roles and responsibilities. If enacted, they could perform a broader range of services without direct supervision by dentists. This change affects dental hygienists who work independently as well as patients seeking oral health care. The exact details of the expanded scope are not specified in the provided text.
Independent dental hygienists had a limited scope of practice, typically requiring direct supervision by dentists for many procedures.
This proposed bill would expand the scope of practice for independent dental hygienists in Maine. Before this change, independent dental hygienists had limited roles and responsibilities. If enacted, they could perform a broader range of services without direct supervision by dentists. This change affects dental hygienists who work independently as well as patients seeking oral health care. The exact details of the expanded scope are not specified in the provided text.