i am a regular patient that go to my hygienist every 6 month for my recare appointment,i am strongly disagree to see a dental assistant instead of hygienist ,they are not enough educated and i do not trust to give my teeth to someone who does not hav e any knowledge about the teeth anatomy,i think this is only supported by dentists who does want to save money and not to pay a hygenist and they do not care about the safety for their patients .