I am strongly opposed to this proposed legislation. Who will determine what sort of treatment a patient needs? Will the dentist see the patient first? Who will do perio charting? In my experience, the dentist does not have time to do the comprehensive evaluation that I do for each patient. My education and background allows me to see things that need to be brought to the dentist's attention; can a dental assistant do that? What will happen to these patients after being seen by a DAII for a couple of years? Rampant perio and still not enough hygienists to treat the problem!  We need incentive (not financial!) to keep hygienists in the work force, not create a "cheaper alternative". The proposed solution will decrease the level of care in VIRGINIA! Do we want that?