Ask Dr. Christensen: Do dental hygienists fit into the mid-level practitioner classification?

Dr. Gordon Christensen answers questions from readers and offers his answers based on research, dentists' opinions worldwide, and personal observation.

In this week's video, Dr. Christensen discusses mid-level practitioners and dental hygienists. The topic of mid-level practitioners continues to be a hot one. Do dental hygienists fit what is being called mid-level practitioners? Dr. Christensen does not think so. Mid-levl practitioner goes beyond that into simple extractions or placement of restorations. They provide a service, but many practitioners still question the need for mid-level practitioners. This discussion will probably be a topic of debate for quite some time.

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