I have mixed opinions about this petition.  As a program head at a community college that will eventually offer in-depth Level II courses I  know this is necessary to fulfill the intent of Level II but I am not sure if this is a good idea.  I can understand that removal of flash, contouring/finishing composites, and adjusting occlusion will be needed in the completion of restorations but I am concern about the education/training/skills of the person using the high speed handpiece.  If the Board of Dentistry decides to pass this additional Level II petition then the educational hours for the composite and amalgam modules need to be adjusted to reflect the additonal hours of training and coursework involved.  Public safety is of upmost concern.