I am  in favor of granting this petition  .   As a practicing Dentist of over 4 decades and as a former dental educator I have had the opportunity to evaluate many dental assistants ,   Those who love the practice of dentistry and work to improve their knowledge and skills  for decades are very special people. Often family needs and rural or small town areas limit  formal education in a traditional environment ,   With my experience it is my belief that those dedicated to our profession need and deserve this pathway to certification as dental assistant II , Jesse R Wall DDS