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Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?
Posted by HailHailtoMichigan! on 4/11/15 at 3:55 pm11
Without having an actual dentist with a license on staff? Is this something that varies by state? By teeth cleaning practice, I literally simply mean a place to go for a deep cleaning and maybe some imaging, not a place to get dental surgery or fillings.
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by fleaux on 4/11/15 at 3:59 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Now the dentists and their backers won't allow it
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by SEClint on 4/11/15 at 3:59 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
quote:
dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice
..it does sound legit.
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by biglego on 4/11/15 at 4:03 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Everything is illegal so I'll say this is not allowed.
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by ruzil on 4/11/15 at 4:03 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
It's legal in Colorado. I don't think the business model is feasible though as hyg fees are generally a loss leader.
As for taking radiographs, I think they would need a radiologist to read and diagnose. Doesn't make sense to have the overhead for X-rays and have to pay someone to read them.
As for taking radiographs, I think they would need a radiologist to read and diagnose. Doesn't make sense to have the overhead for X-rays and have to pay someone to read them.
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by lsunurse on 4/11/15 at 4:06 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Why would anyone want to go to a separate place for cleanings that doesn't have a dentist there?
I'm not seeing the appeal.
I'm not seeing the appeal.
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by Tiger Ryno on 4/11/15 at 4:08 pm to biglego
Wil they have piped in music in their offices?
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by HailHailtoMichigan! on 4/11/15 at 4:11 pm to lsunurse
quote:The idea is to increase the availability of places to get cleanings done. Forcing people to go to dentists to get cleanings means higher costs and less options. More supply of cleaners=less cost.
Why would anyone want to go to a separate place for cleanings that doesn't have a dentist there?
I'm thinking about poor people.
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re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by ruzil on 4/11/15 at 4:14 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
how will lowering hyg fees make this model of independent hyg work?
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by Tunasntigers92 on 4/11/15 at 4:15 pm to lsunurse
Because the dentist only deals cavities, root canals, crowns, etc.
Maybe because the dentist doesn't so shite?
If you take care of your teeth, a cleaning is all you need
While this second statement is true, it only applies to maybe ten percent of my practice. Only half of the population even go to the dentist.
If you take care of your teeth, a cleaning is all you need
While this second statement is true, it only applies to maybe ten percent of my practice. Only half of the population even go to the dentist.
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by Minnesota Tiger on 4/11/15 at 4:18 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Some states require a dentist on the premises. I knew one who moonlighted on weekends, getting paid to sit in break room doing crosswords.
re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?Posted by HailHailtoMichigan! on 4/11/15 at 4:19 pm to ruzil
quote:I'm talking about allowing places to open that don't have to deal with as much liability, and other costs associated with having a dentist on staff.
how will lowering hyg fees make this model of independent hyg work?
Not true. You could floss like crazy and brush all the time and still get an occasional cavity. Some people are just more predisposed to dental decay than others.
Part of my dental cleaning is after the hygienist is done, my dentist goes over my X-rays with me(if it's time for them). Shows me areas that might be a concern later on, etc. If I don't have X-rays he still comes over to chat with me briefly and make sure I'm not having any dental issues(tooth pain, etc).
Maybe you just have bad dentist?
Part of my dental cleaning is after the hygienist is done, my dentist goes over my X-rays with me(if it's time for them). Shows me areas that might be a concern later on, etc. If I don't have X-rays he still comes over to chat with me briefly and make sure I'm not having any dental issues(tooth pain, etc).
Maybe you just have bad dentist?
Sadly I have inherited poor weak teeth from my family. Yay genetics! So I really have to be on top of my dental care.
Meanwhile my husband never goes, not even cleanings, and has never had a cavity in his life.
Meanwhile my husband never goes, not even cleanings, and has never had a cavity in his life.
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