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**Reasons for Opposition:**
1. **Impact on Professional Autonomy:** These resolutions may undermine the professional autonomy of dental hygienists, limiting our ability to practice to the full extent of our education and training. It is crucial that we maintain our independence in delivering patient care.
2. **Quality of Patient Care:** By restricting the scope of practice for dental hygienists, these resolutions could lead to a decline in the quality of care that patients receive. Dental hygienists play a vital role in preventive care and education, and any limitations on our practice could adversely affect patient outcomes.
3. **Economic Concerns:** The proposed resolutions may have economic ramifications for dental hygienists, potentially leading to reduced job opportunities and lower wages. A healthy dental hygiene workforce is essential for the sustainability of the dental industry as a whole.
4. **Collaboration and Teamwork:** The resolutions may foster an environment of division rather than collaboration among dental professionals. We believe in teamwork and communication among all members of the dental care team, which is essential for providing comprehensive care to patients.
5. **Advocacy for Change:** As dental hygienists, we advocate for our profession and strive for advancements that benefit both practitioners and patients. We urge the ADA to reconsider these resolutions and engage in dialogue with dental hygienists to better understand our concerns and needs.
In light of these concerns, we respectfully request that the ADA withdraw Resolutions 401, 413, and 514B. We believe that by working together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all dental professionals, ultimately benefiting our patients and the communities we serve.
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November 11, 2024
Seeing this level of backing from my colleagues reminds me exactly why we started this fight to protect our autonomy. I am overwhelmed by the strength of our community and know we have the momentum to challenge these resolutions head on.
9 Comments
leave our profession alone! we know our jobs better than anyone else.
Ridiculous to think they can just change the scope of what we spent years studying for. Stop trying to control us.
This needs to be stopped!!! Our profession needs to have regulations for safety of the public
As a student and soon to be graduate, I need to protect my future for myself and the fellow hygienist after me. Our career and future matter! We are not disposable!
The changes the ADA are wanting to implement will create sub standard care for patients and create not only liability issues, but public health concerns as well. They are undermining the enter profession of dental hygiene for their own benefit - NOT for the benefit of providing patients better access to care!
RDH IN MICHIGAN AND MISSOURI
I agree with all stated above.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
**Reasons for Opposition:**
1. **Impact on Professional Autonomy:** These resolutions may undermine the professional autonomy of dental hygienists, limiting our ability to practice to the full extent of our education and training. It is crucial that we maintain our independence in delivering patient care.
2. **Quality of Patient Care:** By restricting the scope of practice for dental hygienists, these resolutions could lead to a decline in the quality of care that patients receive. Dental hygienists play a vital role in preventive care and education, and any limitations on our practice could adversely affect patient outcomes.
3. **Economic Concerns:** The proposed resolutions may have economic ramifications for dental hygienists, potentially leading to reduced job opportunities and lower wages. A healthy dental hygiene workforce is essential for the sustainability of the dental industry as a whole.
4. **Collaboration and Teamwork:** The resolutions may foster an environment of division rather than collaboration among dental professionals. We believe in teamwork and communication among all members of the dental care team, which is essential for providing comprehensive care to patients.
5. **Advocacy for Change:** As dental hygienists, we advocate for our profession and strive for advancements that benefit both practitioners and patients. We urge the ADA to reconsider these resolutions and engage in dialogue with dental hygienists to better understand our concerns and needs.
In light of these concerns, we respectfully request that the ADA withdraw Resolutions 401, 413, and 514B. We believe that by working together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all dental professionals, ultimately benefiting our patients and the communities we serve.
Updates
November 11, 2024
Seeing this level of backing from my colleagues reminds me exactly why we started this fight to protect our autonomy. I am overwhelmed by the strength of our community and know we have the momentum to challenge these resolutions head on.
9 Comments
RDH from Kansas. This is a total slap in the face to every hygienist working hard every day.
leave our profession alone! we know our jobs better than anyone else.
Ridiculous to think they can just change the scope of what we spent years studying for. Stop trying to control us.
This needs to be stopped!!! Our profession needs to have regulations for safety of the public
As a student and soon to be graduate, I need to protect my future for myself and the fellow hygienist after me. Our career and future matter! We are not disposable!
The changes the ADA are wanting to implement will create sub standard care for patients and create not only liability issues, but public health concerns as well. They are undermining the enter profession of dental hygiene for their own benefit - NOT for the benefit of providing patients better access to care!
RDH IN MICHIGAN AND MISSOURI
I agree with all stated above.
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RDH from Kansas. This is a total slap in the face to every hygienist working hard every day.