Anyone know the difference between going to get a cleaning at a dentist (expensive) vs a dental hygienist? Those deals that pop up from time to time on groupon and the like for a cleaning + fluoride for $70 but it is done by a hygienist - are they any good? The price difference is dramatic from a dentist vs a hygienist and I remember as a kid, not so much now, but as a kid my dentist actually had hygenists do the cleanings and then my dentist came in after and inspected post cleaning for 2 minutes + the more advanced stuff like fillings and root canals etc.
So what's the deal?
A friend of mine is looking at this offer. Can't find many reviews. She seems to have done a 2 year dental hygienist program and that's it to be regulated I guess in the province. Big education difference vs a dentist. A little unnerving but like I said I'm sure most of us at our dentist offices have gotten cleanings by hygienists and not the actual dentist who's name is on the building.
http://groupon.com/deals/unique-dental-hygiene-care-1