re: Is it legal for dental hygienists to open a teeth cleaning practice?

From a non dentist standpoint. I would go to a place that did not have a dentist present in a heartbeat. My opinion and faith of dentists , based on my personal experience in the Baton Rouge market, is very poor. I put dentists on a level with car salesman. I don't trust them and try to avoid them as much as possible. That said I have a new dentist, not in BR, that seems honest. When we switched to her she was new and needed patients. I guess only time will tell if she stays honest or starts up selling.