Public Comments for: HB970 - Preventative dental assistants; certification.
Last Name: Magyar
Locality: Albemarle
Honorable Committee Members, Please read my letters of opposition HB 970 below. Sincerely, Mirtill "Mimi" Magyar Registered Dental Hygienists (retired)
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Comments Document
Honorable Committee Members, I am writing to express my strong opposition to HB 970. It would allow dental assistants with on the job training to perform tasks belonging in the scope of licensed dental hygienists under the proposed “Preventative Dental Assistant” model. This legislation is a significant step backward for oral healthcare in Virginia because it does not prioritize patient safety or the educational and clinical competencies required for safe, evidence‑based dental hygiene practice. These also bills do not address the gap in the dental workforce because it does not create any new qualified providers. Please read my attached letter. Sincerely, Mirtill "Mimi" Magyar, RDH