QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
●● How many hours of self-study material does the DAANCE program
comprise?.
Answer: Approximately 36 hours.
●● What is the format of the DAANCE certification examination?.
Answer: A two-part program including self-study material and a
standardized, computer-based exam.
●● Who is eligible to participate in the DAANCE program?.
Answer: Oral and maxillofacial surgery assistants or assistants employed
by other dental professionals with valid anesthesia permits.
●● What do assistants receive upon successful completion of the
DAANCE exam?.
Answer: Proof of certification and a program completion lapel pin.
●● What organization recognizes the DAANCE program as a provider
of continuing education?.
Answer: American Dental Association (ADA) through ADA CERP.
,●● What are the educational objectives of the DAANCE program?.
Answer: To describe anatomy and physiology, list central nervous
system divisions, compare anesthesia types, and identify office
emergencies.
●● What are the five modules covered in the DAANCE program?.
Answer: 1. Basic Sciences, 2. Evaluation and Preparation of Patients
with Systemic Diseases, 3. Anesthetic Drugs and Techniques, 4.
Anesthesia Equipment and Monitoring, 5. Office Anesthesia
Emergencies.
●● What is the role of the DAANCE Advisory Committee?.
Answer: To advance the profession of anesthesia assistants and establish
certification standards.
●● What is required for every anesthesia assistant registered in
DAANCE?.
Answer: Certification in Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS),
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), or CPR.
●● What is the significance of monitoring blood pressure, pulse, and
oxygen saturation in anesthesia?.
Answer: It is essential for ensuring patient safety during anesthesia
procedures.
,●● What should assistants do to prepare for the DAANCE exam?.
Answer: Familiarize themselves with the course syllabus and study
guide for their specific module.
●● What is the importance of a complete medical record in anesthesia?.
Answer: It is crucial for patient safety and effective treatment planning.
●● What types of anesthesia are compared in the DAANCE program?.
Answer: General anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, nitrous
oxide analgesia, and local anesthesia.
●● Who administers the final DAANCE examination?.
Answer: PSI Services, LLC.
●● What is the focus of the dental profession regarding anesthesia?.
Answer: Controlling the pain and anxiety of patients undergoing dental
and oral surgery procedures.
●● What is the role of the office anesthesia team?.
Answer: To provide safe and effective pain and anxiety control during
surgical procedures.
, ●● What is the significance of the DAANCE program for dental
practices?.
Answer: It trains anesthesia assistants to contribute significantly to
patient care in outpatient anesthesia.
●● What is the relationship between the sponsoring doctor and the
anesthesia assistant in the DAANCE program?.
Answer: They should establish a timeline for completing the curriculum
and reviewing academic materials.
●● What is the goal of the DAANCE program for anesthesia assistants?.
Answer: To strengthen their knowledge and skills to improve patient
care.
●● What does the DAANCE program aim to address in dental
practices?.
Answer: The critical need for training anesthesia assistants in all dental
practices that administer anesthesia.
●● What is the primary focus of the DAANCE Advisory Committee?.
Answer: To develop a certification program for anesthesia assistants.
●● What is the expected outcome of completing the DAANCE
program?.