Lucretia Human, R.D.H., M.Ed.

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1 Clinical Dental Hygiene Instructor 1902 N Loop 499 Harlingen, TX Building U-158 Office Phone: Lucretia.Human@harlingen.tstc.edu Lucretia Human, R.D.H., M.Ed. EDUCATION: R.D.H. University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, May, 1983 B.S. Northern Arizona University, Spring, 2004 M.Ed.in Educational Technology University of Texas Brownsville, May 2015 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: August 2012-Present: Texas State Technical College Harlingen Campus Clinical Instructor Duties include Supervise student dental hygienists functioning in the clinic environment Oversee radiographic prescription by student dental hygienists and review radiographs Supervise dental assessment and treatment planning performed by students Collaborate with faculty regarding recommendations and operations, of dental clinic Instruct course and/or laboratory classes Participate in the screening and interviewing of prospective students Provide dental hygiene students with tutoring assistance

2 INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE: June 1983-September 1986: Dr Billy Lovett, Dental Hygienist Duties included patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting taking blood pressure and pulse taking and developing dental radiographs, removing calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the applying preventive sealants to the, teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact making impressions of patients' for study casts, performing documentation and office management September 1986-July 1988 Dr. Charles Pedley, Dental Hygienist Duties included patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting taking blood pressure and pulse taking and developing dental radiographs, removing calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the applying preventive sealants to the, teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact

3 making impressions of patients' for study casts, performing documentation and office management July 1988-November 1991 Dr. Emilio Hernandez, Dental Hygienist Duties included patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting taking blood pressure and pulse taking and developing dental radiographs, removing calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the applying preventive sealants to the, teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact making impressions of patients' for study casts, performing documentation and office management August 1992-November 1999 Dr. Neil Zimmett, Dental Hygienist Duties included patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting taking blood pressure and pulse taking and developing dental radiographs, removing calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the applying preventive sealants to the,

4 teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact making impressions of patients' for study casts, performing documentation and office management November 1999-July 2001 Dr. Grayson Sellers, Dental Hygienist Duties included patient screening procedures; such as assessment of oral review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting taking blood pressure and pulse taking and developing dental radiographs, removing calculus and plaque from all surfaces of the applying preventive sealants to the, teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to counseling patients about good nutrition and its impact making impressions of patients' for study casts, performing documentation and office management promoting prevention within the community and local schools Aug 2001-May 2012 First Baptist School, Secondary Science Teacher Duties include chaperoning classes and trips, prioritizing teaching methods, completing parent and student counseling, enforcing rules and disciplinary action, lecturing and discussing concepts, preparing material for presentations, grading tests and conducting progress reports,

5 recordkeeping student in accordance with laws and school policies PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Certified in CPR from Jun 2012 to June 2016, NSC Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogen Course September 14, September 14, 2013, GRANTS & AWARDS: Teacher of the Year 2009, 2011 ORGANIZATIONS: Treasurer Kappa Delta Phi, member USDLA, TXDLA, ISTE, ADHA Courses Currently Instructing: DHYG 1260, 1261, 2360, 2361, 1239 A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibilities of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. DHYG 1301 This course is designed to increase the student s knowledge of the early embryonic development of the face and oral cavity and the process of tooth development. It also includes the study of the microscopic structures and morphology of the tissues of the and supporting structures. DHYG 1239 This course is essential in providing knowledge of oral pathology and success in applying that knowledge to patient care. The dental hygiene student will learn to recognize lesions and conditions, describe them using professional terminology, through data collection, assist in the preliminary diagnosis of the lesion/condition identified. DHYG 2153 The main objectives of this course will be to create an understanding of the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene and the ethical standards established by the

6 dental hygiene profession. The student will also learn about the dental hygienist's role in different practice settings including practice management, employment considerations, resume preparation, and job interviewing. Continuing Education and Courses: CHP 300 Applied Ethics DH 440 Multicultural Dental Hygiene DH 495 Oral Health Outcomes DH 450 Oral Research Evaluation DH 350 Contemporary Dental Hygiene Issues EPSY 6304 Foundations of Learning, Cognition and Human Development CEU 1/17/13 Win the Battle Against Biofilm: Leverage the Power of the Ultrasonics Workshop Gail Malone RDH, BS CEU 1/17/13 From Biology to Clinical Practice Trishia O Hehir RDH MS CEU 1/17/13 Antimicrobial Resistance: The Growing Threat Louis DePaola DDS MS CEU 1/17/13 A Comprehensive Review of Oral Pathology for the Practicing Dentist and Dental Hygienist John Wright Jr. DDS MS CEU 1/30/14 Clinical Anatomy of the Head, Patricia Blanton DDS, PhD CEU 1/30/14 What Good is a Dead Patient with Perfect Teeth? And Teeth and 100 Birthdays, David Meintz MS, RD CEU 1/30/14 Better Perio Outcome through Host Modulation and Nutrition, Timothy Donely DDS, MSD CEU 9/10/14 Botox in the Dental Office, Miguel Castillo III DDS, PA CEU 2/6/15 Inside Hygienist Prep: Understanding national Board Review Preparation, Kathleen Allen, RDH CEU 2/6/15 Dental Hygiene Students Across Texas, Charlene Dickinson, RDH, MS

7 CEU 5/11/15 Oral Cancer/ Precancer and Differential Diagnosis of Common Oral Mucosal Disorders, Dr. John Wright CEU 5/11/15 Clinical Recognition and Therapeutic Management of Oral Mucosal Disease or the Practicing Dentist and Dental Hygienist, Dr. John Wright Presenter 10/14/15 Oral pathology: A Review of the A,B,C,D, s, Lucretia Human RDH, M.Ed CEU 11/12/15 Restorative Dentistry for the Dental Hygienist: Featuring CEREC Single Visit Dentistry, Dr. Jonathon James, DDS