Chapter D5 – Article 10. Dental Academic Review Committee (DARC)

Sec. D5.10.100. Dental Academic Review Committee (DARC) Purpose.

The Dental Academic Review Committee is a committee of Alaska tribal health organization members that advises the Alaska Community Health Aide Program Certification Board in matters of DHAs including curriculum, CHAM, clinical training, certification, continuing education, and standards.

Sec. D5.10.200. Dental Academic Review Committee (DARC) Membership.

The DARC must include:

1. Three dentists who are employed by the IHS, a tribe or tribal organization, provided that at least:
   1. one must be actively involved in development and implementation of DHA training;
   2. one must be the director or deputy director dentist in a tribal health program; and
   3. one must be actively engaged in clinical practice;
2. One licensed dental hygienist employed by the IHS, a tribe or tribal organization;
3. A DARC nominated Alaska certified DHAT or DHATP;
4. An Alaska Dental Therapy Educational Program representative; and
5. To the extent feasible, one representative from each tribal health organization that employs a DHA.