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.
Not to be confused with Art Institute of Chicago or School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The Art Institutes (Ai) are a system of for-profit art colleges with 50 locations across the United States and one in Vancouver, Canada.