Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Dental Practice [18 VAC 60 ‑ 20]
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4/24/12  11:12 am
Commenter: Mary, BSDH RDH

Rediculous
 

This is rediculous. Hygienist after years of education, taking national and clinical boards,  are not licensed to use a high speed rotary instrument. Dental assistants do not have the educational level to allow them to use something that performs irreversible treatment (tooth sturcture removal).  And lets not forget the dangers of possible patient injury.   Is this a means tof increasing office profits?? 

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