Bill > H2426

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law to expand the scope of practice for registered dental hygienists by allowing them to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia. Specifically, the bill amends a section of the state's General Laws related to dental professionals by adding "nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia" to the list of procedures that dental hygienists are permitted to perform, alongside local anesthesia agents. Nitrous oxide, commonly known as "laughing gas," is a mild sedative used in dental procedures to help patients relax and reduce pain and anxiety during treatment. By enabling dental hygienists to administer this type of analgesia, the bill aims to increase patient access to dental care and provide dental hygienists with additional professional capabilities, potentially improving overall efficiency in dental practices.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2426