ERICA FORTH BOSWELL
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Dynamic dental hygiene professional with extensive experience, excelling in clinical care and student mentorship. Proficient in EHR management and public health outreach, I effectively foster communication while delivering tailored education. Committed to enhancing community health through impactful dental screenings and student development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RDH and NAU Adjunct Faculty
North Country HealthCare
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered clinical dental hygiene care at nonprofit community health facility.
- Supervised and mentored junior and senior dental hygiene students from Northern Arizona University.
- Taught and assessed clinical skills during students' rotations at North Country Healthcare.
- Conducted outreach dental screenings at elementary schools across Coconino County.
RDH
Winslow Indian Health Care Center
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided dental hygiene education and clinical care through Indian Health Service for community members of the Navajo Nation
- Taught and supervised interning dental hygiene students from University of New Haven
Part time Faculty
Northern Arizona University
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Instructed junior and senior dental hygiene students in clinical skills at Northern Arizona University clinic.
- Advised and evaluated dental hygiene students during clinical experiences.
- Delivered tailored instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.
RDH
Navajo County Public Health Services
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Conducted dental screenings and applied fluoride varnish for Navajo children ages 0-5 across multiple locations within Navajo Nation in Navajo County, AZ.
Student tutor
Westmoreland County Community College
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology
- Provided individualized academic support to help students reach their learning goals.
Education
Master of Science - Global Health
Arizona State University
08.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Westmoreland County Community College
01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
01.1997
Skills
- EHR management
- Microsoft Excel
- Statistical Analysis software (SPSS) proficiency
- Public health outreach
- Cross-cultural communication
- Dental practice software expertise
- Organization and time management
Certification
- Arizona RDH License, DHO5618
- Arizona Local Anesthesia Licensure
- American Heart Association BLS Provider
Volunteer Experience
- NAZ Community Dental Days, Flagstaff, AZ, 2023, 2024, 2025, Volunteered with Flagstaff colleagues to provide charitable dental care for underserved and vulnerable adults
- Flagstaff Family Food Center, Flagstaff, AZ, 2023, Volunteer opportunity with my children for food prep/kitchen shift
- Arizona Mission of Mercy, Phoenix, AZ, 2016, 2017, Volunteered with a variety of dental professionals to provide charitable dental care for low income and at-risk populations
- Student Conservation Association, Las Vegas, NV, 1998, Fieldwork. Tracked and monitored the endangered Mojave Desert tortoise. Collected data for The USGS and UNLV primary researchers
Projects
School dental screening and fluoride program, 2003, current,
- Represented North Country Healthcare; organized and directed school screening program for elementary schools throughout Northern Arizona
Community event dental screenings, 2024, current,
- Organized dental screening events throughout the community for North Country Healthcare Dental Department
Languages
- English, Native Language
- French, Novice Speaker
Professional Affiliations
- Arizona Dental Hygienist Association (ADHA), member
- Arizona Dental Association (ADA), Member, 700664
- Consortium of Universities of Global Health (CUGH), member
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), elemental member
- Devex, community member
Timeline
RDH and NAU Adjunct Faculty
North Country HealthCare
06.2023 - Current
Part time Faculty
Northern Arizona University
09.2019 - 12.2019
RDH
Winslow Indian Health Care Center
03.2019 - 05.2023
RDH
Navajo County Public Health Services
09.2016 - 05.2018
Student tutor
Westmoreland County Community College
01.2002 - 12.2003
Master of Science - Global Health
Arizona State University
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Westmoreland County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania