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.
It takes a relatively short period of time to become a dental assistant. Dental assistants receive their formal education through academic programs at community colleges, vocational schools, technical institutes, universities or dental schools.Graduates of these programs usually receive certificates.t takes a relatively short period of time to become a dental assistant. Dental assistants receive their formal education through academic programs at community colleges, vocational schools, technical institutes, universities or dental schools. Graduates of these programs usually receive certificates.