Hassan Barghouth
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Friendly professional successfully provides comprehensive dental care in variety of patients. Skilled in clinical dentistry, oral surgery, implantology and cosmetic dentistry. Background of exemplary performance in variety of dental procedures, diagnosing dental diseases and providing patient-centered treatment plans.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sage Dental Care
Jacksonville, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient education on oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
- Performed and interpreted radiographic exams in support of treatment planning.
- Managed over 8 patients per day with routine cleaning, scaling & root planning, applied fluoride, irrigation, curodont, sealant, and localized antibiotic.
- Used VEL scope (Intra oral cancer screening), iTero digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems.
- Sterilized dental instruments following infection control protocols to maintain clean clinical environment.
- Discussed payment options with patients, helping them understand their insurance coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Harbor Dental Care
Jacksonville, FL
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Part time at the weekend.
- Same duties as a dental hygienist.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Jacksonville
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Same duties as a dental hygienist.
Dental Hygienist
Various Offices
Jacksonville, FL
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Same duties as a dental hygienist.
Dentist
Al Meswak Dental Complex
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Improved patient dental health, ensuring comprehensive care for more than 25 patients each day.
- Delivered comprehensive restorative treatments, routine cleanings, scaling, and root planning, extensive cosmetic procedures, including prosthodontics, crowns, bridges, and over 500 successful implant cases. Produced high-quality partial and complete dentures, as well as lumineers and veneers for over 200 Hollywood smile cases. Executed surgical and non-surgical tooth extractions and endodontic procedures on anterior and posterior teeth.
- Used VEL scope (Intra oral cancer screening), iTero digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems.
- Performed and interpreted radiographic exams in support of treatment planning.
- Discussed payment options with patients, helping them understand their insurance coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Dentist
Dr. Wafaa Tulbah Polyclinic
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Same duties as a dentist.
Dentist
Al- Gunaid Hospital
Sana'a
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Same duties as a dentist.
Demonstrator (Teacher Assistant)
University of Science & Technology
Sana'a
04.2013 - 02.2014
- Conducted hands-on workshops and demonstrations for students on dental techniques, including restorative procedures, endodontics, and prosthodontics.
- Observed, evaluated, and graded student performance on pre-clinical projects and simulation exercises.
- Oversees sterilization, maintenance, and preparation of dental instruments, equipment, and simulation labs for student use.
- Assisted faculty in developing lesson plans, teaching aids, and educational materials for dental science courses.
- Provided technical assistance to faculty and dental residents during complex clinical procedures, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Internship dental program
University of Science and Technology
Sana'a
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Prepared instruments and operatory according to OSHA sterilization guidelines.
- Managed over 8 patients per day and treated the patients in the university clinic with restorative, preventative care and in specialized departments, including pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, restorative, orthodontic procedures and endodontics.
- Captured high-quality diagnostic dental radiographs (intraoral/extraoral)
- Took dental impressions, creating diagnostic casts, and participating in treatment planning sessions.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
Dentist
Poly Dental Clinics (Egyptian Dental Center)
Sana'a
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Same duties as a dentist.
Trained in department of maxillofacial surgery
Al- Thawrah Hospital
Sana'a
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Conducted comprehensive patient examinations, including reviewing dental and radiographic records (CBCT/CT scans) to develop treatment plans.
- Performed complex surgical assistance (e.g., wisdom tooth extraction, surgical procedures for dental implants, biopsies of hard/soft tissues, and bone grafting).
- Managed patient care in the operating room (OR), including sterilization of instruments, draping, and assisting with complex, multi-disciplinary procedures.
- Administered local anesthesia and sedation monitoring.
Dental Carving Trainer
UST Center For Medical Education and Training
Sana'a
04.2013 - 05.2013
- Taught tooth morphology and the anatomical landmarks, structures, and geometry of teeth (incisors, canines, premolars, molars) to students.
- Demonstrating carving techniques: conducted step-by-step demonstrations on how to carve, shape, and contour dental wax or soap models using instruments.
- Helped students develop hand dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination necessary for future restorative clinical procedures.
- Assessed student performance and evaluate completed carvings based on standard checklists, assessing accuracy in anatomical detail, alignment, and occlusion.
- Provided corrections, and feedback to help students correct errors in their carvings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Surgery
11-2012
- 3.9 GPA
- Ranked The Top of my class
- Study Abroad: Sana'a
High School Certificate -
06-2007
- 94% GPA
- Ranked in Top Three of class
Skills
- Root planning and scaling expertise
- Dentrix and Denticon software proficiency
- Communication skills
- Root canal treatment
- Crown placement
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Surgical extractions
- Dental implantology
Knowledge of Languages
Arabic Native
English Full
German Limited
Interests
- Adventure Travel
- Playing Sports
- Swimming
- Reading
Timeline
Registered Dental Hygienist - Sage Dental Care
11.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Hygienist - Harbor Dental Care
10.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Dental Hygienist - Great Expressions Dental Centers
12.2023 - 09.2024
Dental Hygienist - Various Offices
06.2023 - 12.2023
Dentist - Al Meswak Dental Complex
06.2018 - 09.2021
Dentist - Dr. Wafaa Tulbah Polyclinic
12.2015 - 05.2018
Dentist - Al- Gunaid Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2015
Demonstrator (Teacher Assistant) - University of Science & Technology
04.2013 - 02.2014
Dental Carving Trainer - UST Center For Medical Education and Training
04.2013 - 05.2013
Internship dental program - University of Science and Technology
01.2013 - 12.2013
Trained in department of maxillofacial surgery - Al- Thawrah Hospital
12.2012 - 09.2013
Dentist - Poly Dental Clinics (Egyptian Dental Center)
11.2012 - 12.2013
University of Science And Technology - Bachelor of Science, Dental Surgery
Rawdat Al-Ma'aref Schools - High School Certificate,
Conferences and Lectures Participation
- Attending the SSP scientific CME/PD activity webinar on April. 2020 entitled: - Planning for implant success: bone, tissue, sinus grafting and Osseo-densification - Biological aspect as a rule for implant placement (The 3A – 2B Rule)
- Attending the CME/ PD activity entitled Surgical and Prosthetics Implantology in Dec 2019
- Attending the Dental Scientific Day lectures in Feb. 2019
- Attending the Saudi International Dental Conference in Jan. 2019
- Attending the 11th Makkah International Dental Conference in Feb. 2018
- The first Scientific CAD CAM Forum in Jan. 2014
- Attended the 1st. scientific symposium for Yemeni Dental Association in Feb. 2013
- The 1st (EMRO) (WHO)/ WFME International Conference on health profession Education and Accreditation in Nov. 2010
- The 2nd (YMCS) International Dental Conference (14 Credit Hours) in April. 2010
- Talking on Dental Implant (7 Credit Hours) in April. 2010
Awards and Achievements
- Licensed registered dental hygienist (RDH) in Florida in June. 2023
- Licensed registered dentist of Saudi Commission for Health Specialties in Saudi Arabia in Dec. 2015
- Certificate of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from Saudi Heart Association is accordance with the international liaison committee on resuscitation (ILCOR) Guidelines. In Mar. 2014
- Ideal student and in the honors list
- Congratulations from The University Student Union
- Awarded the top of my group in the dentistry department
- Getting a Certificate of Merit from Department of Student Housing and student Affairs.