A proposal in Virginia to allow a new category of dental personnel, the dental assistant II (DAII), to use high-speed rotary instruments has been turned down by the state Board of Dentistry. The ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of dental care, dental assistants play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices. Dental assistants equipped with a solid understanding of key ...

A proposal that would allow a new class of dental assistants in Virginia to work in patients’ mouths with high-speed instruments has many in the professional community gnashing their teeth. The state ...