I agree with the petition with the following concerns.

If the Board of Directors decides to implement the general consideration of this petition, it would also clearly define more specific operative and educational guidelines.  Further logical limits including oversight parameters would be imperative, as in dental school, for the necessary professional competence needed for this level of dental care delivery.

This has been accomplished before, not only in other U.S. states, but in other countries, very successfully.  Now it is our turn.

As with the delegation of other responsibilities to qualified paradental personnel, this careful examination of skill application will only further expand the dentist's ability to deliver health care more efficiently and effectively.

I have had the privilege of having an expanded duty D.A. II working with me for some time.  She is well experienced, well trained, and very well accepted by our patients.  This D.A. II knows well her limits and stays within them.  Her presence has greatly reduced the work stress factor in our office.

The focus here is not on personal accomplishments but on the quality and effectiveness of the services we render to our patients.  This a positive step in that direction.