The Brief
- Your trips to the dentist could change following the signing of a new law by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs.
- The new law allows dental assistants to fill in for hygienists.
- Matthew Ellingson, CEO of Swiss Biologic Dentistry, says the new law comes with benefits and concerns that dental offices will have to measure.
PHOENIX – Governor Katie Hobbs signed more than 20 bills into law this week, including one that could change your experience at the dentist.
A new law will let dental assistants fill in as hygienists.
Changes may be coming to your local dental office
So what does this really mean?
Instead of a dental hygienist cleaning your teeth, it could now be a dental assistant under this newly signed bill. …