Mary GiaQuinta to the position of Director of Marketing and Communications
Posted: June 24, 2008
GiaQuinta Named DANB's Director of Marketing and Communications
CHICAGO (June 24, 2008) - The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mary GiaQuinta to the position of Director of Marketing and Communications, effective immediately. GiaQuinta joined the staff of DANB on March 3, 2008 as Manager, Communications in the Marketing Department. GiaQuinta has a long career as a writer and editor in the fields of marketing, government affairs, and media/public relations.
After beginning her career as a legislative assistant in Washington, D.C., GiaQuinta served as Director of Government Affairs for the American Association of Exporters and Importers in New York. Since then, GiaQuinta has been a consultant to numerous not-for-profit entities, including the Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago, the Messenger Service Association of Illinois, and the Mail Systems Management Association. As a consultant to the Village of Flossmoor in the southern suburbs of Chicago, GiaQuinta co-authored a historical book entitled "Images of America: Flossmoor, Illinois."
DANB Executive Director Cindy Durley describes Mary as "an insightful, creative addition to the DANB staff. She is a consummate communicator, bridge-builder, and problem solver. Mary's prior experience in communications and government relations should prove invaluable in advancing DANB's mission: To promote the public good by providing credentialing services to the dental community."
GiaQuinta graduated with Distinction Honors from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in American Studies. In recent years, she volunteered in her community as president of Flossmoor School District 161 Parent Teacher Organization.
About DANB
DANB is recognized by the American Dental Association as the premier national certification and testing agency for dental assistants. DANB's certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). DANB serves the public good by providing a means of identifying qualified and competent dental assistants and by measuring and promoting excellence in oral healthcare delivery. As a Mark of Dental Assisting Excellence, DANB Certification is a source of pride for those who achieve it. Currently, there are more than 31, 000 DANB Certificants nationwide, and DANB credentials are recognized or required in 38 states. For those dental assistants who meet the eligibility and exam requirements, Certification may be earned in one or more of the following areas: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA). In addition to these two national credentials, DANB offers Certificates of Competency in Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE). The RHS and ICE exams are components of the CDA exam, and ICE is also a component of the COA exam, but individuals may take these components separately in order to earn Certificates of Competency. Passing either or both of these exams allows a dental assistant to demonstrate competence in these two areas that are very important to the health and safety of oral healthcare workers and patients alike.
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