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.
Credentials such as AIA or LEED AP --whatever you think of their merits (or lack thereof)-- quickly tell the audience you're qualified in a particular way that they've heard of. As for the RA/ AIA/ Architect designation: most people outside our profession don't know what RA means. For better or worse, AIA is much better recognized (even by people who don't know what it really means).