Joan Tucker

• In the civilian sector, the job description for an RDH is generally the same. In order to reduce the length of this resume, I kept the job description to one civilian practice (Dr Steve Enea).

• Examined gums manually and visually to determine periodontal disease and screen for oral cancer.
• Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories.
• Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
• Customized prophylactic treatment to individual patients' needs.
• Performed administrative tasks, such as updating patient records.
• Scheduled appointments for follow-up visits with dentists or hygienists as needed.
• Maintained accurate records of patient treatments utilizing electronic health records systems. Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
• Maintained a clean work environment by following safety protocols set forth by the American Dental Association.
• Customized dental prophylactic treatment to meet individual patients' needs.
• Participated in continuing education courses related to advances in the field of dentistry.
• Collaborated with dentists in developing individualized treatment plans for each patient's needs.

• Please see the job description for Dr Steve Enea

Transition from US Army to the US Air Force Academy and found a job where I utilized different skill set with a different military population.

* Monitored 4,000 plus cadets and 2,500 active duty, deciding who needed to belong to the High Caries Risk program (3 plus or more caries/cavities) and working to keep members of the program on their treatment regimen.

* Trained active duty member to qualify as Prophylaxis Technicians for deployment and monitored civilian employees post prophylaxis Technician school, preforming quality control.

* Entered all information and viewed x-rays in the Corporate Dental Services and MyPacs system, designed for the military.

* Volunteer Victim's Advocate

As a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), the mission of the RDH is to make certain soldiers are deployable, providing each soldier with an exam, x-rays and a cleaning. Once home from deployment, the process is to ensure their health had not declined.

* Assess them for periodontal diseased and marking them into them appropriate class-I through IV. Soldiers could not be deployed if they were marked Class III or VI. Once this was encountered, the new goal was to move their status to Class I or II and remedy any issues, if possible and as soon as possible, prior to the deployment date. This process was performed on four brigades, anywhere from 1,500 to 4,000 soldiers.

* Created the treatment programs and official protocol for acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) patients, working with the patients consistently for multiple visits offering care and patient education, as well as counseling to end the ANUG cycle.

* Conducted dental technician training and continuing education in oral health subjects for enlisted and civilian staff in dental hygiene.