In some regions of the US, in certain instances hygienists are permitted to administer anesthetics and perform other tasks generally attributed to a dentist, duties such as filling application, periodontal dressing, suture removal.
DEFINITION of 'Associate In Insurance Services (AIS)'. A designation earned by insurance professionals and conferred by The Institutes. The Associate in Insurance Services, or AIS, designation indicates that the holder has demonstrated knowledge of the insurance industry, insurance principles and practices, as well as insurance contracts and how they should be managed.
Candidates must meet the followingrequirements:1. A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.2. Completion and filing of an Application for the Certification Examinationfor AIS Coding Specialists.3. Payment of required fee.*AIS Â© is copyrighted by the AAAM and is used with its permission.