Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing Dental Practice [18 VAC 60 ‑ 20]
Action Registration and practice of dental assistants
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 11/12/2008
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11/10/08  1:04 pm
Commenter: Catherine Q. Johnson, RDH

Dental Assist II / scaling
 

IT's a sham that we are lowering the standard care for the State of Virginia and its residents. I know several newly graduated hygienists who are licensed to practice but there are NO JOBS!!  OR we have dental offices who only want a part time hygienist  to avoid paying benifets and a decent salary.

Our state schools are producing more highly qualified dental hygienists for all types of dental practices. All hygienists want to be part of a wonderful dental team. All top practices have a Front Staff, Doctor, Hygienist, and Dental Assisteant. and Lab Assistant.

Lets work together for a better dental solution.  Thank you.

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