DARC
The Dental Academic Review Committee is a statewide group representing DHAs, instructors and field supervisors. The committee develops all aspects of Dental Health Aide training, including developing curriculum and training standards. This committee reports to and is a subcommittee of the Community Health Aide Program Certification Board.
DARC Members
| Elizabeth Mallott, RDH Chair | escott@searhc.org | Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium |
| Mandie Smith, DDS Vice Chair | mandies@searhc.org | Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium |
| Judith Burks, DDS CHAP CB Rep | judith_burks@ykhc.org | Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation |
| Zazell Staheli-Cummings, DDS Secretary | zazell.staheli@maniilaq.org | Maniilaq Health Center |
| Joshua Coats, DDS | joshua.coats@tananachiefs.org | Tanana Chiefs Conference |
| Mark Kelso, DDS | mkelso@nshcorp.org | Norton Sound Area Health Corporation |
| Angelica Afcan, DHAT | adafcan@anthc.org | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium |
| Sarah Shoffstall-Cone, DDS, MPH | sshoffstallcone@anthc.org | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium |
| Stephanie Woods, DHAT | stephanie.woods@maniilaq.org | Maniilaq Health Center |
Certification and Recertification
CHAP Certification Board
CDE
Continuing Dental Education
Continuing Dental Education Log
Continuing Dental Education Guidelines
Some approved CDE options include: IHS and Colgate Oral Health Network
DHAT
Dental Health Aide Therapist
OR
Preceptorship Example for Supervising Dentist
DHATP
Dental Health Aide Therapist Practitioner
DHATP Credentialing Guidelines
TEMPORARY DHATP Credentialing Guidelines Valid 10/21/2021 through 4/1/2022
SAMPLE Letter of Recommendation for DHATP
Send credentialing documents as outlined in Credentialing Guidelines above to ADTEP via email: akadhat@anthc.org
PDHA
Primary Dental Health Aide
EFDHA
Expanded Function Dental Health Aide
DARC Awards
Rising Star: A Rising Star is a DHA that has been employed less than five years who demonstrates excellence in their role as a DHA and demonstrates excellence in their role by continuously delivering exceptional patient care, has somehow improved the healthcare delivery system and enhanced the level of care in their community, and has demonstrated balance between work and personal life.
Shining Star: A Shining Star is a DHA that has been employed for five years or more and demonstrates excellence in their role by continuously delivering exceptional patient care, has somehow improved the healthcare delivery system and enhanced the level of care in their community and has demonstrated the balance between work and personal life.
Outstanding Accomplishments: An outstanding accomplishment is an event that has made a substantial impact in the community and/or patient care. A successful candidate will have demonstrated exceptional service that has somehow impacted the health outcomes for an individual or the overall community.
In Memoriam: This award is presented in memoriam to the DHA that has provided a vital community service. All nominations will be recognized.
To nominate a DHA/T for one of these awards, please fill out this Nomination Form