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CDAA [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Dental Assistants' Association
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Dental%20Assistants%27%20Association
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CDAA 1, record 1, English, CDAA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Dental Nurses' and Assistants' Association 2, record 1, English, Canadian%20Dental%20Nurses%27%20and%20Assistants%27%20Association
former designation, correct
- CDNAA 2, record 1, English, CDNAA
former designation, correct
- CDNAA 2, record 1, English, CDNAA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dental Assisting is a health care profession, with all of the responsibilities that the title implies. The evolution of our profession is a reflection of the changing nature of dentistry, regulatory structures, new technologies and Canadian society. In facing this change the CDAA remains committed to its mission to provide the best possible programs and services to promote the professional growth and recognition of our members. 1, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Dental%20Assistants%27%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des assistants(es) dentaires
1, record 1, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20assistants%28es%29%20dentaires
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACAD 1, record 1, French, ACAD
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Canadian Dental Nurses' and Assistants' Association 2, record 1, French, Canadian%20Dental%20Nurses%27%20and%20Assistants%27%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CDNAA 2, record 1, French, CDNAA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- CDNAA 2, record 1, French, CDNAA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'assistance dentaire est une profession de la santé, avec toutes les responsabilités que lui confère ce titre. L'évolution de notre profession reflète la nature changeante de la dentisterie, les structures de réglementation, les nouvelles technologies et la société canadienne. Tout en faisant face à ces changements, l'ACAD s'engage à remplir sa mission de procurer les meilleurs programmes et services nécessaires pour la promotion de la croissance et de la reconnaissance professionnelles de ses membres. 1, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20assistants%28es%29%20dentaires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-11-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- National Dental Assisting Examining Board
1, record 2, English, National%20Dental%20Assisting%20Examining%20Board
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NDAEB 1, record 2, English, NDAEB
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An independent board endorsed by many dental assisting associations and regulatory bodies. The Board has nation wide representatives from the Canadian Dental Assistant’s Association, the Canadian Dental Association, the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada, dental assisting educators from accredited and non-accredited educational institutes, and the public. 1, record 2, English, - National%20Dental%20Assisting%20Examining%20Board
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The NDAEB was established on November 15, 1997 at which time, the responsibility for the administration of the national examination and certification of Dental Assistants in Canada was transferred from the Canadian Dental Assistants Association(CDAA). 1, record 2, English, - National%20Dental%20Assisting%20Examining%20Board
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Dentisterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Bureau national d'examen d'assistance dentaire
1, record 2, French, Bureau%20national%20d%27examen%20d%27assistance%20dentaire
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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