Changing the terms and getting practice right is not a fare strategy for the safety of general public. 

Dry needling is acupuncture, a short-version. Changing the term acupuncture to dry needling, changing the acupoints to trigger points.

However, dry needling education is only 20-30 hours, from unaccrediated educational institution. Please match the education of MD acupuncturists (MD education plus 300 hours in acupuncture) and licensed acupuncturits, 2000-3000 hours in acupuncture education.