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- 3. The nationally recognized credential of the dental assistant who has passed the DANB certification examination and keeps current in practice through continuing education.
- 6. Oral healthcare professional trained to provide supportive procedures for the dentist and for patients.
- 7. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 specifies federal regulations that ensure privacy regarding a patient's healthcare information.
- 8. Oral healthcare provider licensed to practice dentistry.
- 9. Professional organization that represents the profession of dental assisting on a national level.
- 10. A dental laboratory technician who has passed a written national examination and who performs dental laboratory services such as fabricating crowns, bridges, and dentures, as specified by the dentist's written prescription.
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- 1. Specialty that promotes oral health through organized community efforts.
- 2. Person who meets the standards of a profession.
- 4. Licensed oral healthcare professional who provides preventive, therapeutic, and educational services.
- 5. National agency responsible for administering the certification examination and issuing the credential of certified dental assistant.