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Dental Assistant: De
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygenist | Attended 2-4 years of dental hygiene school - Preventative portion of patient treatment Includes - oral prophylaxis, oral cancer screening, periodontal screening |
| Dentist | 4 years of dental school (DDS/DMD) Responsible for the diagnosis of dental disease, restorative treatment and treatment planning. |
| OJT | Dental assistants that were trained on the job |
| CDA | Certified dental assistant after taking the DANB |
| DANB | Dental Assisting National Board |
| DLT | Dental Laboratory Technician or Technologist |
| DLT Job Role and How Many Years | They can be trained on the job or attend two to four years of dental laboratory technology education. They're responsible for making crowns, bridges, partial and ful dentures and other dental appliances |
| Dental Therapist | - Provides preventive and restorative dental care, usually for children, adolescents and tribal communities (only Alaska and Idaho) |
| Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHC) |