Action | Registration and practice of dental assistants |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 11/12/2008 |
As a Dental Hygienist for over 30 years, I cringe to think of anyone less trained and educated than a registered hygienist scaling a patient's teeth. We must remember that our main focus as health professionals is the patient's safety and oral health. I am opposed to any measures to allow scaling by a dental assistant or a DA ll!! Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Tammy Dooley RDH
Roanoke, Virginia