Matrix Last Qtr. '98
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CERTIFICATION UPDATE AND EXAM DATES
Ohio Commission
| Exam Period | Application Deadline |
| May 1-2, 1999 | March 17, 1999 |
| Oct. 16-7, 1999 | Sept 1, 1999 |
You must have been employed at least 6 months, or be enrolled in the 2nd year of a 2year vocational or adult dental assisting program, and CPR must be current
Contact:
The Commission on Ohio Dental Assisting Certification
% Carol Healy
1501 Centerview Rd.
Copley OH 44321
To receive application and or infor. This exam is held in Columbus, twice a year.
WE NEED MONITORS TO HELP, PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
Dental Assisting National Board
| Exam Period | Application Deadline |
| Feb. 12-13, 1999 | Jan. 2, 1999 |
| June 11-12, 1999 | Apr. 30, 199 |
| Oct. 15-16, 1999 | Sept.3, 1999 |
You must have been employed at least 2 years with a high school graduation or equivalent, or have graduated from an accredited program and CPR must be current, to be eligible to take this exam.
Contact DANB at 1-800-FOR-DANB to receive application and or info. This exam is held in Brecksville, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, Grove City, Steubenville, Toledo and Youngstown. You must obtain and maintain proof of 12 hours of Continuing education every year to renew your certification. DANB uses "audit" for certification verifying.
Rates for testing have gone up.
Effective Jan 1, 1999, computerized testing costs will range from $100 to $225 depending on the portion or type of exam taken. Written fees have risen as well, individual segments of the exam are $70, and the complete certification exam will cost $125.
ODAA SPRING MEETING SCHEDULE
| Fri. March 12, 1999 | 8:30PM - ? | Past Presidents Meeting |
| Sat., March 13, 1999 | 8:30 AM - 1:00PM | Board & Delegates Meeting, Awards and Installation |
| 2:00PM - 5:00PM | Continuing Education - Infection Control | |
| Sun., March 14, 1999 | IF NEEDED | Post Board Meeting |
Held at Fawcett Center
1-800-637-2316
2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus (take 315 and exit Lane Ave.)
MARCH 7-13 1999. CELEBRATE DARW - DENTAL ASSISTANT RECOGNITION WEEK!
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
House Bill 470, the proposed hygiene supervision bill that includes allowing "basic qualified personnel" to perform coronal polishing, seems destined to die in committee. Hygienists would agree to compromise only to delegate to a certified assistant. the dentists want no compromise on that issue. Both sides want hygienists to practice without the dentist being physically present, however, the dentists feel there are too many restrictions, and the hygienists are opposed to the delegation of coronal polishing at all. With the elections coming and legislators anxious to campaign, we see no resolution to the bill.
The proposed increase of delegable duties has made it to the OSDB, and have been placed in the Laws and Rules Review process for consideration. Discussion about these issues is planned in January. If you have concerns or input you feel may be helpful to the Board members, Write to Dr. Eleanore Awadalla, Pres. OSBD, 77 High St. Columbus, OH 43266-0306. ODAA has three representatives that attend the meetings. They are lobbying for more recognition of certification as a level of skill, and delegation of duties to only those assistants that have achieved either the state or DANB credential.
There is also discussion within the OSDB regarding licensing of expanded functions dental assistants to require them to maintain continuing education. They did not realize that re not required to maintain certification after completing the EFDA training, but had to be certified to apply for the course. This will be addressed with the same meeting in January.
There is logic to licensing certified assistants as well, which could be an answer to all dentists that ask, "Where can I find a well-trained assistant?". The OSDB needs your input.
WANTED....CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR PUT ON BY ODAA FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS IN YOUR AREA.
CALL ANY ODAA OFFICER!