(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 the following: (i) Topical anesthesia; or (ii) Local anesthesia in accordance with § 4-206.1 of this subtitle.
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