Cathy J Roberts, CDA, EFDA, COA, CDPMA, CPFDA, MADAA, a dental assistant with over 41 years experience, graduated from Professional Careers Institute dental assisting program, Indiana University School of Dentistry Expanded Functions Program, holds an Associates Degree from Indiana University. A Life Member of the ADAA, she is a past National President of the American Dental Assistants Association, a Fellow of the ADAA, a Master of the ADAA, a past Director of the Dental Assisting National Board and the ADAA Foundation and is a Registered Parliamentarian. She is still active with the ADAA, the Indiana Dental Assistants Association and served on the American Dental Association Council on Dental Accreditation Dental Assisting Review Committee.