Dr. Ben Burris wanted to give low-income persons in Arkansas cleaning services they could afford, but when he tried, he was treatened by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners – telling him they would revoke his licenses if he continued.
Arkansas law prohibits specialists, like orthodontists, from performing work outside their specialty, even though they are qualified to practice general dentistry.
This is in violation of the 14th Amendment, which states professionals can perform any task they are qualified for.
¨More than half the people of Arkansas don´t have access to regular dental care. Access of care is my passion. I want everyone who wants a great smile to afford it,¨ states Dr. Burris.
Many people simply can´t afford to pay hundreds of dollars for a simple cleaning, and this law prevents competition in the marketplace and inflates prices. In the end, the law only helps dentists, not the public.
Dr. Burris is now fighting this law, which is federal. You can find out more about his case here: http://ij.org/r/arkansas-dentistry/
Ak. Is the teeth brush.
Ar. Is the tooth brush.
I agree with Dr Burris, If you visit the Philippines anyone can get their teeth cleaned at the mall for $20. Try asking for just a cleaning at any dentist in the USA.
Sounds just like a democrat controlled government.
Country ran by crooks
Doncha know – the government is the only entity that can helps it’s citizens – and they screw up everything they touch, don’t they?
Commie bastards. The u.s. Is a shadow of its former self. We the people are the only ones who can take back our country. Educate the children and vote these idiots out of office.
WE MUST STAND UP TO THIS UNJUST SYSTEM. FIRST WE GOTTA GET MAD. WE HAVE TO SAY I’M A HUMAN BEING G******N IT!! MY LIFE HAS VALUE!!!. sorry for the language.
AK is Alaska, and AR is Arkansas….but I am on the side of Dr. Burris, no matter what state he is in
WHAT I DON’T LIKE TO IS THIS ,IF YOU NEED A FILLING AND YOU CALL A DENTIST ,YOU HAVE TO GO IN SO THEY CAN LOOK IN YOUR MOUTH ,AN SAY YOU NEED THAT TOOTH FILLED,THEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TO GET IT FILLED ,IT’S A RACKET YOU ALSO HAVE TO HAVE A SEPERATE INSURANCE FOR DENTAL, IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER YOU HEALTH CARE PLAN . IF YOUR TEETH ARE BAD IT AFFECTS YOUR WHOLE BODY
it is, we have a demo gov, demo senator. after nov we wont