Bill > H2000

This bill, concerning dental hygienists, proposes to amend existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 112, Section 51, by adding "nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia" to the list of services that dental hygienists are authorized to provide, alongside local anesthesia agents. Nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia is a form of conscious sedation commonly known as "laughing gas," used to help patients relax during dental procedures. This change aims to expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists, potentially increasing access to dental care by allowing them to administer this pain and anxiety management technique.