Carol Woodhouse-Hart
Rockville,MD
Summary
Experienced and proactive dental hygienist with a strong background in clinical practice and leadership. Seeking to leverage expertise as a Dental Hygiene Coach with DCA. Passionate about mentoring and developing dental professionals to optimize patient care, refine techniques, and uphold the highest standards of practice across the Maryland Region\'s 18 local offices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DENTAL HYGIENIST
TEND
12.2022 - Current
- Preformed patient care, diagnosis, treatment planning, oral health education, in office whitening, providing fluoride treatments, taking’ developing and reviewing x-rays, administering local anesthesia when needed and documenting patient care
SENIOR DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR CAROL BLAKE, DDS
06.2019 - 11.2022
- In addition to my regular hygiene duties above, I also performed assisted hygiene; procured all dental hygiene supplies; corresponded with insurance offices; and managed the hygiene schedule
LEAD DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR STEVEN KAHAN, DDS
10.1999 - 05.2019
- In addition to my regular hygiene duties above, I was the OSHA Coordinator for our office
DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR. JOHN BESCHENBOSSEL, DDS
01.1997 - 12.2009
- In addition to my regular hygiene duties above, I was the OSHA Coordinator and the Infection Control Coordinator
- I also performed preliminary dental impressions to assist in the creation of dental models for treatment planning
DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR. GARY ELDER, DDS
01.1998 - 09.1999
- Preformed patient care, diagnosis, treatment planning, oral health education, in-office whitening, administered fluoride treatments; took, developed, and reviewed x-rays; and documented patient care
DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR. EDWARD BARNETT, DDS
10.1996 - 12.1997
- Preformed patient care, diagnosis, treatment planning, oral health education, in-office whitening, administered fluoride treatments, took, developed and reviewed s-rays; and documented patient care
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC01.2022
Dental Hygiene Certification - Dental Hygiene
Howard University
Washington, DC06-1996
Skills
- Clinical Proficiency
- Patient Education
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Infection Control
- Diagnostic Skills
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Empathy and Compassion
- Team Collaboration
- Technical Proficiency
- Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Communication
- Clinical Expertise
- Adaptability
- Empathy and Support
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Visionary Thinking
Leadership Experience
As a Senior Hygienist, an OSHA Coordinator, PTA President, and Track Coach for Girls on the Run and the Montgomery County Recreation Department, these roles demonstrate my ability to lead, organize and motivate teams, which are valuable skills in any setting.
Certification
- Laser Debridement Certification – Advance Dental Hygiene
- CPR Certification - American Health Care Academy
- Mediation Certificate - Montgomery College
- Building High Performance Teams Certificate - University of Pennsylvania
- Microsoft Excel Certification - Coursera
Timeline
DENTAL HYGIENIST
TEND
12.2022 - Current
SENIOR DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR CAROL BLAKE, DDS
06.2019 - 11.2022
LEAD DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR STEVEN KAHAN, DDS
10.1999 - 05.2019
DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR. GARY ELDER, DDS
01.1998 - 09.1999
DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR. JOHN BESCHENBOSSEL, DDS
01.1997 - 12.2009
DENTAL HYGIENIST
DR. EDWARD BARNETT, DDS
10.1996 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of The District of Columbia
Dental Hygiene Certification - Dental Hygiene
Howard University
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