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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11/12/08  10:18 am
Commenter: Kathleen A Kelliher Ketch RDH - Kelliher Family Dentist

120+ comb. years in Va Dentistry Kellihers say No to DAII scaling
 

If the board allows DAII scaling, Dentist and our Dental Board in Va will have lowered the standard of care to their patients not cost! But, in turn the insurance companies will definately think cost, and will lower benefit payment.  If Dentist want to help their patients, than keep the existing standard of care. If the dentist want to help those in need, volunteer at your local clinics. Undermining the standard of care will only hurt you and your patients.

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