I am a practicing dental hygienist of almost 30 years in this state. I was educated and continue to educate myself in a field that is continually changing. I consider it paramount when treating my patient base.
These three bills would not only jeopardize current standards but they would encourage substandard care by allowing persons who have not received adequate training to work on the unsuspecting public.
Hygienists receive and maintain thousands of both didactic and clinical practice hours throughout their careers. It is an essential profession at a time when access to care is difficult. Please consider the overall impact to the health of the public. This will be the thing that suffers the most if this is allowed to pass.
I am a practicing dental hygienist of almost 30 years in this state. I was educated and continue to educate myself in a field that is continually changing. I consider it paramount when treating my patient base. These three bills would not only jeopardize current standards but they would encourage substandard care by allowing persons who have not received adequate training to work on the unsuspecting public. Hygienists receive and maintain thousands of both didactic and clinical practice hours throughout their careers. It is an essential profession at a time when access to care is difficult. Please consider the overall impact to the health of the public. This will be the thing that suffers the most if this is allowed to pass.