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.
The Art Institutes (Ai) are a system of art colleges with over 30 locations across the United States currently enrolling new students. At its height, The Art Institutes had greater than 50 campuses. However, as the for-profit education sector came under scrutiny, many campuses saw a marked decrease in enrollment.