I have been a Dental Hygienist for 28 years.  Could it be possible for me to do some light restorative care and take over some of the duties of the Dentist.  Should we propose that? The patient deserves the best dental care. This care should be provided by professionals who have had the best education and training available. I am not licensed or qualified to provide those services. It is the overall education that prepares the Dentist for his role not just the mechanics of the restoration. The same thing is true for the role of the hygienist!  I would hate to think that the motivation behind this is to reduce the cost to the Dentist for providing these services at the expense of the patient!   I do not support Dental Assistants scaling or providing this treatment . This feeling is also held by many patients I have come into contact with throughout the Commonwealth. Thank you!