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Dani Dougan

Capitol Heights,MD

Summary

Focused dental hygienist with several years of expertise in assessment, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. Highly accomplished in educating patients on oral health, hygiene and disease prevention. Gifted at building relationships with patients by making friendly conversation, ensuring comfort throughout procedures.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygienist and Educator

Always Smile/Hygiene Associates
Washington, DC
09.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated use of dental instruments, including scalers, curettes, air polishers, ultrasonic devices, anad iTero scan.
  • Assessed overall oral health by examining teeth and gums for signs of disease or other irregularities. Instructing patients on proper home care and helping them understand the mouth body connection.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans using electronic medical records software.
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to dentists for review.
  • Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride, and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
  • Scheduled patient appointments and managed follow-up care.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Conducted x-rays to detect potential issues such as decay, cysts, tumors and bone loss. Expierence using the Nomad for digital radiography
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis and discussed with dentists.
  • Instructed patients in brushing and flossing techniques to maintain optimal oral health.
  • Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
  • Contributed ideas at faculty meetings regarding curriculum design or other initiatives.
  • Incorporated cooperative learning strategies into daily instruction whenever possible.
  • Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
  • Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.

Consultant

CDCA WREB CITA
Linthicum Heights, MD
06.2016 - Current
  • Examiner for dental hygiene clinial board exams throughout the US.

Program Chair Denal Assisting and Dental Hygiene

University of Technology
Kingston, Jamaica
08.2010 - 11.2010
  • Design didactic and clinical schedules for dental hygiene and dental assistant students.
  • Distribute books, instruments and computers to hygiene students.
  • Design assignments that require students to work in groups online and in person.
  • Have meetings with faculty to discuss curriculum, classes and the many day to day issues.
  • Meeting with the Jamaica Dental Nurses to bridge the professions of dental hygiene and dental nurses.

Dental Hygiene Educator

Howard University College of Dentistry
Washington, DC
07.2007 - 06.2010
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
  • Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.

Dept Chair Dental Assistant Program

Fortis College
Tows, MD

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05-2005

Associate of Science - Dental Hyiene

Howard University
Washington, DC
05-2003

Some College (No Degree) - Health Services Administration

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Skills

  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Patient Education
  • Stain Removal
  • Fluoride application
  • Periodontal treatment
  • Dental Radiography
  • Soft tissue management
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Safety Compliance
  • Medical History Review
  • Infection Control
  • Treatment Planning

Affiliations

  • Flower and vegetable gardening, cooking, baking, travel

Custom

  • Volunteer God's Way Family Ministries - feeding the homeless as well as giving the homeless toiletries.
  • Joyful Scalers - home bound dental hygiene services

Timeline

Dental Hygienist and Educator

Always Smile/Hygiene Associates
09.2024 - Current

Consultant

CDCA WREB CITA
06.2016 - Current

Program Chair Denal Assisting and Dental Hygiene

University of Technology
08.2010 - 11.2010

Dental Hygiene Educator

Howard University College of Dentistry
07.2007 - 06.2010

Dept Chair Dental Assistant Program

Fortis College

Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Associate of Science - Dental Hyiene

Howard University

Some College (No Degree) - Health Services Administration

Central Michigan University

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