Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
Guidance Document Change: Amendment to 60-7 to include new delegable tasks for dental assistants as provide by statute
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9/1/26  8:39 pm
Commenter: Anonymous

No to assistants scaling
 

Dental disease begins below the gum line. Allowing cleanings only above the gum line will increase perio disease and can potentially cause more heart problems, low birth weight babies, and other medical complications. Hygienists are thoroughly trained to address medical concerns associated with gum diseases and all that goes with it. Allowing on the job trading will cause major health concerns and potentially lots of lawsuits when disease is missed.

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