[Maine Dental Hygiene Therapist, Authority and Authority Provisional Exam Success Course] The Maine Dental Hygiene Therapist, Authority and Authority Provisional Practice Course is designed for dental hygienists seeking to obtain or maintain their authority to perform advanced dental hygiene therapies. This course covers topics related to the scope of practice for dental hygiene therapists, including the administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia, as well as other advanced procedures. Participants will review Maine�s regulations and guidelines for dental hygiene therapists, focusing on the necessary skills and competencies required for authorization. The curriculum includes practical training on the safe and effective application of advanced therapeutic techniques, patient management, and emergency protocols. By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of their expanded role and be prepared to meet the requirements for maintaining their authority status.