We need a balanced debate on direct access

Abstract

As active members of a group of like-minded dental care professionals campaigning for the establishment of direct access (DA) for dental hygienists (DHs) we read the BDJ editorial Direct line lack of assurance with interest. However, our interest soon waned and turned to disappointment as it became clear this was to be no balanced debate of the issue. © 2012 Macmillan Publishers Limited. All rights reserved.