Professional Dental Organizations
What are professional organizations a resource for?
staying up to date on any changes to federal or local laws along with other professional information.
What is the ADAA
The American Dental Assistants Association
When did Julia start the ADAA
1921
What is the ADA? What do they do?
American Dental Association
provides information to their members on issues in the dental community and recommends ways to handle them.
Products have ADA seal of acceptance
How many free online education courses does the ADAA porvide?
over 100
What are the penalties for breaking rules and regulations set by the professional organization?
fines, imprisonment, or loss of license, if these regulations are not followed.
Who does the ADAA represent
Dental Assistants
Where was the ADAA's first national convention
Dallas in 1924
What is the ADHA? What is their mission?
American Dental Hygienist Association
continue advancements in the art and science of dental hygiene. They also want to keep standards of education and practice as high as possible.
A DANB certified Assistant offers benefits to whom?
patients and employer
What purpose do some of these agencies serve?
in a regulatory capacity, creating rules and regulations that must be followed.
What opportunities does the ADAA provide for dental assistants?
education, credentialing, and professional activities.
Where can dental assistants work?
in an office or hospital, process insurance claims, teach dental assisting courses, and sell dental products
What is the DANB? What Certifications doe they offer?
Dental Assisting National Board
Dental Assistant (CDA), Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA), National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA), Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant (CRFDA), and Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant (CPFDA).
What does the ADA recognize the DANB as?
the only national certifying board for dental assistants, but certification is not a requirement in all states.
What purpose do other agencies serve?
serve to advise the dental field rather than penalizing offices that do not comply.
Who started the ADAA
Juliette Southard
What does a tripartite membership include?
local membership, state membership, and national membership.
What is OSAP? What are they the main source of information for?
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) is the main source of information on infection control and safety in the dental profession.
What does the public believe when the ADA approves a product?
that it is safe and effective
What was Juliette's vision?
for dental assistants to be educated and have a solid, recognized role in the field.
What opportunities does the tripartite membership include
more opportunities to participate in workshops, earn continuing education, and build relationships that could last a lifetime.
OSAP is a resource for dental offices and will provide necessary information and recommendations on what?
issues that involve instrument processing, surface cleaning, and managing the waterlines.
What is the name of the journal of the ADAA?
The Dental Assistant