In this goal/objective I have listed objectives, that show my dedication to improving the oral health care of my community and individuals in need of dental care that would not have access other wise.

1. Fish for Teeth volunteer experience

2. Oral care for Merrill Gardens Independent Living presentation

3. A-Z Fundamentals of Dentifrice: Oral Health benefits in a tube CE certificate

Fish for Teeth volunteering

https://www.fishforteeth.com/

The County-wide program brought very good results, as seen below: 

​2021: 390 patients seen in 36 days of dental van clinics across San Juan County with $199,000 of dental services provided (141 patients on SJI, $83,746 of dental services).2022: 423 patients seen in 36 days of dental van clinics across San Juan County with $251,227 of dental services provided (160 patients on SJI, estimated $95,000 of dental services).2023: 399 patients seen in 35 days of dental van clinics across San Juan County with $260,058 of dental services provided (163 patients on SJI, $114,074 of dental services).

Our Community Dental Clinics are expected to maintain these numbers. Most patients will be from San Juan Island, but anyone from San Juan County is welcome to come to the Fish for Teeth clinics in Friday Harbor.

Reflection: 

 Oral care for Merrill Gardens Independent Living presentation

Reflection: This presentation fell really dear to my heart. I lost my grandmother last year, so being able to provide education to the older population was healing experience. It brought back memories of my grandma when she lived in a small independent home. These places are instrumental to the older population and their overall health. Providing this education to the older population that may not understand the changes of aging and medications on the body and how your overall health is dependent on this education and combating this adverse effects. 

A-Z Fundamentals of Dentifrice: Oral Health benefits in a tube CE certificate