A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues, such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure disrupts the nerve's function, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness. A pinched nerve can occur at several sites in your body.
Classification is based on experience and/or training as listed below. It is up to the employer to verify an assistant's qualifications and determine if he/she is a DAI or DAII. Education and Training Requirements. To be classified as a Dental Assistant II, an assistant shall meet one of the following criteria: (1) completion of: (a) an ADA-accredited dental assisting program and current certification in CPR; or. (b) one academic year or longer in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program, and current certification in CPR; or.
To become a Certified Dental Assistant, or CDA, dental assistants must take the DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) CDA examination after they have completed an accredited dental assisting program, or have at least two years of on-the-job training as a dental assistant.