22 TAC §114.12 · TRD-202601967

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The Texas Dental Assistants Association (TDAA) submitted a written comment in opposition of the rule as proposed. TDAA is concerned that other than live continuing education on specific topics could jeopardize patient care. Many of the skills required of the dental assistant are focused on the educated and trained dental assistant and should only require hands-on learning. TDAA provides that live continuing education allows for immediate feedback from the instructor and, in smaller groups, individualized instruction, which also gives participants an opportunity to share learning experiences with each other. TDAA is also aware that, in some instances, the individual may be distracted while taking an online course, fail to finish the course, and possibly retain little, if any, of the instruction offered. TDAA also provides that dentists who invest in live staff professional development is a key activity that helps avoid burnout and staff turnover.