Comments on: Dentists Want a Dental License That’s National

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By: david szczesny dmd

david szczesny dmd — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:45:33 +0000

what percentage of dentists are members of the a.d.a in good standing?how many are specialists ? give us a breakdown! should be interesting to know!

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By: Brian H Carr DDS

Brian H Carr DDS — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:10:13 +0000

The issue is not about protecting patient care or the level of dental education. It is purely a restraint of trade ploy by the state boards who, in the guise of protecting the patients, are actually protecting their “turf” and economic health of their practices by limiting the influx of new dentists and the competition that would bring. The egos involved in this issue will always use the “patient protection” argument for having clinical examination but it is too obviously a protectionism of the existing practices. Times have changed. It’s so expensive to set up an appropriate practice, that it is a self limiting factor for how many new practices an area can support. States that are trying to address access to care issues will readily accept a national license at some point. It is obvious that it is time for a national license, and the public needs the dental boards to accept reciprocity across all states for properly accredited dental professionals. ADA member and practicing since 1982.

By: RRoelofs DDS

RRoelofs DDS — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:47:40 +0000

Please list states that currently allow reciprocity and any specific requirements.

By: david szczesny dmd

david szczesny dmd — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:30:06 +0000

what percentage of respondents are a.d.a. members? how long have they been in private practice? how many malpractice lawsuits have been imposed on them? next survey please!!

By: Robert J Houchin DDS

Robert J Houchin DDS — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:21:05 +0000

Why does it “Make Sense” that you should practice for 5 years before you can move.
I have been practicing since 1978 and there has been this battle between West Coast and East Coast my entire career.
Each thinks their methods are superior.
I do not see people’s teeth failing on either coast so obviously each method has equal value.
It is nothing more than political protectionism. It restrains Free Trade and drives up prices.
I am in agreement that the ADA has its head in the sand on this issue.