Congratulations and giving honor to “Jessica Greene” - Health Services Team.
Jessica Greene was accepted into a Dental Health Aide Therapist program at Skagit Valley College. It is a 2-year program and is 1st in the lower 48 to be offered.
Jessica started with our Dental Team in September 2012, her roles included front desk reception/scheduling and currently dental assistant.
She will be relocating to attend her schooling but periodically, as her schedule permits, she will doing clinical work with Dr. Black.
What is a Dental Health Aide Therapist?
A primary oral health care professional who
-Provides basic, clinical dental treatment and preventative services
-Advocates for the need of clients
-Refers for services beyond the scope of the dental therapist’s practice
A DHAT’s Scope of practice: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, Prevention, Basic Hygiene, Radiographs, Infection Control, Restorative Treatment, Pediatric Treatment, Urgent Care Extractions, Community Prevention & Education, Clinic Management, Referral Process.
How long is the program?
The DHAT (Dental Health Aide Therapy) Program is a two-year program at the Skagit Valley College up in Mt. Vernon.
What is something that is unique/special about the program that others may not know?
This program is extremely new here. I will be the one of 6 students attending the first class at this location. DHATs are mid-level providers with the goal to increase dental health care to native communities.
What do you plan to do when it’s completed?
I plan on returning here to PGST as a Dental provider!😊The last quarter of the program will be a preceptorship with Dr. Black as the supervising dentist.
What are you most excited about?
I am excited about LEARNING especially in something that I love.
Anything else you want us to share with the PGST team about this venture?
I am super grateful for this opportunity. This has been a goal of mine for years and so happy that there is now a school right here in WA. I will miss everyone but I will be back! Thanks to everyone who has helped and encouraged me to go forward in this big new step.
