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[quote=Adele]What are your thoughts on this?[/quote]

I don't really like the idea of mid-level providers, especially some who think they're just as qualified as DMDs.

[quote=sohee]aznseal[/quote]

That's my name.

I don't see the problem here.

I'll still go to a dentist with a D.M.D, but those with lower incomes can choose some mid-level dentist.

aznseal

[quote=taimega2007]Mild speculation is putting it lightly buddy. There is absolutely no basis for this. Learn to read? Why don't you try that and actually READ the bill you're pretending you understand. Find me any part of it that would make is a reality. Go ahead. You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.[/quote]

http://www.ohioagd.org/Pdfs/Midlevel_Practitioner_Factsheet.doc

@BladeSoul69: They won't be dentists. They'll just be able to pull and fill teeth.
@taimega2007: I said GED and 2 years of training. Learn to read.
@uiluj4: More like, health care providers need to file with insurance companies for malpractice coverage, etc. Health insurance companies are less likely to take on mid level professionals as opposed to licensed doctors. This is going to be mild speculation, but since the government is pushing for mid level practitioners, the mid level providers will be government employees. Where does that money come from? Exactly.

[quote=BladeSoul69]What is the Affordable Care Act?[/quote]

Healthcare bill that will take full blown effect in 2014.

I just had a nice conversation with my dentist on it and let's just say in some states, kids without even a high school diploma can pull teeth. All you need is a GED and 2 years of training. Talk about quality drop in health care LOL.

Didn't understand a word.