Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Dental Practice [18 VAC 60 ‑ 20]
Action Registration and practice of dental assistants
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 11/12/2008
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11/12/08  12:23 pm
Commenter: Candace Maggard RDH

Do not agree with DA II to performing these duties
 

I feel that this should not pass. B/c only an educated dental hygienist that has gone through tremendous amount training, accredited dental hygiene program, has the knowledge and clinical training to provide to patients the best possible care. I feel if i were the patient receiving services from DA II, that more periodontal problems would arise, and it is more than just scaling and polishing teeth, Medical conditions are involved and related, so i feel the oral health of patients would be taking a step back rather than a step forward.

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