tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580397954552544202.post8589878969256975201..comments2023-06-08T06:44:12.484-07:00Comments on The Successful Smiles Blog: Dental Hygienists Lobby to Practice Independent of DentistsHelaine Smith, DMDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341807161830029973noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580397954552544202.post-13385894083193490612009-03-24T10:42:00.000-07:002009-03-24T10:42:00.000-07:00MPRyan,I think hygienists are a wonderful part of ...MPRyan,<BR/><BR/>I think hygienists are a wonderful part of the team. Thank you for sharing your perspective.Helaine Smith, DMDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341807161830029973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580397954552544202.post-62290803490660229812009-03-23T11:42:00.000-07:002009-03-23T11:42:00.000-07:00Dental hygienists are exceptionally skilled dental...Dental hygienists are exceptionally skilled dental professionals. They have a rigorous educational background which includes clinical “hands on” experience prior to graduating and obtaining a LICENSE TO PRACTICE HYGIENE. Therefore, they are rightly considered experts in their field of well….dental hygiene! If patients need care that falls within the scope of the dental hygienist; I hardly think this could be construed as a "disservice" as you put it. VERY POOR CHOICE OF WORDS! The point is, hygienists are not looking to take over the world; they are only looking to help those in need. I find this blog very amusing at best! In states like Alabama and Kansas the hygienist has been threatened to near extinction. Dentists gladly lobby for “scaling assistants” to do a registered hygienists job but when the tables are turned and other options are brought to the table, those same dentists are up in arms and cry “The poor public and their needs.” What a bunch of hypocritical whiners. The point still stands and the public can see through all the bullsh*t….the truth……dentists are scared to lose their beloved hygienists and their money making “engines” of their practice. Period. Any questions?MPRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825510687704236493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580397954552544202.post-3279961725957399632008-12-29T13:49:00.000-08:002008-12-29T13:49:00.000-08:00We understand the issues of the less fortunate not...We understand the issues of the less fortunate not able to get dental care. We are White2th, a dental specialty store that carries HARD TO FIND dental products which help to prevent and slow things like gingivitis and periodontal disease. We have SO MANY customers that can't afford dental visits. In fact, we have a program in Springfield MA where a person can WALK-IN for $35 and have their teeth clean by a hygiene student and checked by a Dr. It's an awesome option for many. For those who want to continue oral health care at home, after a dental visit, I would suggest you call or visit us @ white2th.com. The owner of the store is a Hygienist who is very passionate about her mission and knows that a healthy mouth is a healthy body. Thx, Kathkathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509134947732102725noreply@blogger.com