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About Dr. Hood
Dr. James G. Hood has trained with some of the world’s best sedation dentists. He is rapidly becoming known as one of the leading Spokane Valley sedation dentists. Dr. James G. Hood has extensive knowledge in sedation dentistry and provides his patients with the very best dental care. Dr. James G. Hood is a member of several accredited organizations, including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Washington State Dental Association. As a professional and a family man, Dr. Hood’s affiliations and interests are varied, including a number of human interest topics, from politics to religion and many themes in between.
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BRIEF BIO OF JAMES G. HOOD, D.D.S., M.A.
EARLY YEARS
James Gerard Hood was born on November 27, 1951, in Estherville, Iowa. He was the fifth of eleven children (six girls and five boys) in a large Roman Catholic family. For his grade school years, he attended elementary school at St. Patrick’s Catholic grade school in Estherville, through the eighth grade.
HIGH SCHOOL YEARS
From Estherville Jim went to St. Johns Preparatory School in Collegeville, Minnesota. He attended high school from freshmen through senior year and graduated in May 1970. Junior year in high school was spent as an exchange student in Melk, Austria. As one of twenty-six exchange students Hood traveled extensively visiting thirteen different countries in Europe. During his time in Austria Hood became fluent in German. In his senior year, he was active in football and track and set several track records, including the half mile-run, and was all-conference offense and defense in football.
SUMMER WORK
Throughout high school and college years, Hood worked summers as a greens keeper at Estherville Golf and Country Club, did road construction, and worked as part of a tear up gang for Rock Island Railroad.
COLLEGE YEARS
Hood was accepted into St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, site of the largest monastery in the world (Benedictine). His Undergraduate major was a B.A. in Natural Science from St. John’s University, obtained in May of 1974, and a minor in Secondary Education.
TEACHING YEARS
After graduation from St. John’s University, Hood worked as a science teacher in the United States Virgin Islands and taught high school Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Marine Biology (all with labs) from grades sophomore to senior. Also Hood served as assistant football coach, head track coach for boys and girls, assistant soccer coach, and an assistant basketball coach. Mr. Hood was also a Sunday school teacher in the local Catholic Church. On the island of St. Croix, Hood taught during his 2nd year on the island at Country Day School and taught sophomore biology, lower-level science classes: life science and earth science, first aid, chemistry, and marine biology.
DENTAL SCHOOL
After 2 years of teaching science in the U.S. Virgin Islands Hood returned to the other side of the books and attended University of Iowa Dental School from 1976-1980 and graduated with a DDS degree in May of 1980. After graduating from dental school, Hood was certified to practice dentistry in fifteen states in the Mid-West. Hood also took the Washington State Board Dental Exam and the Idaho State Board Dental Exam and passed all three.
PRIVATE PRACTICE
James G. Hood, D.D.S. began his private practice of dentistry in Spokane, Washington in 1980. For thirty years, he has enjoyed providing quality dentistry to the people of Spokane Valley in the beautiful Inland Northwest.
PRESENT GRADUATE STUDIES
Presently working towards his Ph.D. in Leadership Studies, Gonzaga University, Dr. Hood is on a short hiatus.
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
Résumé
507 North Sullivan Road Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576
Tel: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
www.dentalhealthandnutritionstore.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
www.drjamesghoodblog.com
| Objective | |
| To continue to serve as a family and cosmetic dentist in the Spokane Valley. To continue to conduct research, write, and edit nonfiction and fiction books. | |
| Summary | |
| Team-oriented, hard-working individual with leadership skills. Training in dentistry and education includes emphasis on science education, writing, and research. Willing to learn independently. Self-driven, yet cooperative. Conscientious and enjoys a challenge. Dedicated and prolific editor working toward major publication. | |
| Education | |
| Gonzaga University | 2002 – Present |
| Working to complete Ph.D. Program in Leadership Studies | Spokane, Washington |
| Gonzaga University | 2001 |
| M.A. in Pastoral Ministry | Spokane, Washington |
| University of Iowa | 1980 |
| Doctor of Dental Surgery | Iowa City, Iowa |
| St. John’s University/College of St. Benedict | 1974 |
| B.A. in Natural Science | Collegeville, Minnesota |
| Professional Experience | |
| Family and Cosmetic Dentistry | 1980 – Present |
| Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S. | |
| James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A. | |
| Community Service | |
| CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem | 2001 – 2007 |
| Licensed Foster Parent | 1999 – Present |
| Professional Memberships | |
| Academy of General Dentistry | |
| American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry | |
| American Dental Association | |
| Christian Medical & Dental Association | |
| Deaconess Medical Service Staff | |
| Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation | |
| Glacier Natural History Association | |
| Internet Dental Alliance | |
| Sacred Heart Hospital Staff | |
| Spokane District Dental Society | |
| Washington State Dental Association | |
| Academy of General Dentistry | |
| American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry | |
| American Dental Association | |
| Research Skills | |
| Use SPSS and SAS statistical programs. | |
| Professional Guardian ad Litem in the Spokane Juvenile | |
| Court System | 2001 – 2007 |
| Interests | |
| Reading, research, time with family and children, music, choir. | |
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
CURRICULUM VITAE
507 North Sullivan Road Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576
Tel: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
www.dentalhealthandnutritionstore.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
www.drjamesghoodblog.com
| Academic Preparation: | Working to complete Ph.D. in Leadership Studies,2001 – Present Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington | ||
| M.A. in Pastoral Ministry, 2001Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington | |||
| Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1980University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa | |||
| B.A. in Natural Science, 1974St. John’s University/College of St. Benedict Collegeville, Minnesota | |||
| Research Skills: | Use of SPSS and SAS statistical programs,2001 – Present | ||
| Professional Guardian ad Litem and Researcher in the Spokane Juvenile Court System, 2001 – 2007 | |||
| Gonzaga University Doctoral Courses completed toward Ph.D. Degree: | |||
| COURSE # | TITLE | CREDITS | |
| Fall 2001 | DPLS 706 | Leadership & Diversity | 3 |
| Spring 2002 | DPLS 701 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| Spring 2002 | DPLS 722 | Quantitative Data Analysis | 3 |
| Summer 2002 | DPLS 703 | Policy Analysis | 3 |
| Fall 2002 | DPLS 750 | Leadership & Ethics | 3 |
| Spring 2003 | DPLS 752 | Leadership & Philosophy | 3 |
| Fall 2003 | DPLS 773 | Political Action | 3 |
| Spring 2004 | DPLS 773 | Leadership and Resilience | 3 |
| Fall 2004 | DPLS 700 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| Spring 2005 | DPLS 709 | Leadership & Spirituality | 3 |
| Fall 2005 | DPLS 753 | Leadership & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Spring 2006 | DPLS 758 | Leadership & Literature | 3 |
| Fall 2006 | DPLS 721 | Leadership& Arts Based Undrstnd | 3 |
| Spring 2007 | DPLS 728 | Literature Review | 3 |
| January through 2009 | Candidacy Paper | ||
| Total Credits: 42 semester hours | |||
| Professional Experience: | Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A., 1980 – Present | ||
| Dental Hygiene School, Eastern WashingtonUniversity Taught and supervised dental hygiene students Spokane, Washington, 1980 – 1981 | |||
| Country Day SchoolHigh School Science Teacher in Biology, Marine Biology and General Science Christiansted, St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands, 1975 – 1976 | |||
| St. Joseph Catholic High SchoolHead of Science Department and High School Teacher in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Marine Biology Sunday School Teacher Frederiksted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, 1974 – 1975 | |||
| Professional Training: | 14 – 24 hours C.E. credits per year to maintain license in dentistry in state of Washington, 1980 – 2010 | ||
| Research Submitted and in Preparation: | Currently working on research projects, including child abuse and neglect, and Ph. D. dissertation on foster care. | ||
| Current Research Interests: | Child Abuse and Neglect and Intervention Measures. | ||
| Grants Applied For: | Currently working on applications for grants in the area of child abuse and neglect. | ||
| Professional Memberships: | Academy of General DentistryAmerican Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry American Dental Association Christian Medical & Dental Association Deaconess Medical Service Staff Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation Glacier Natural History Association Internet Dental Alliance District Dental Society Washington State Dental Association | ||
| Honors and Awards: | CASA Award for Voluntary ServicesAngels’ Award for Adoption | ||
| Speaking Skills: | Experience as a teacher, Guardian ad Litem, and as an Advocate of dental hygiene, both human and equine. | ||
| Languages: | Fluent in English and speak German and Latin. | ||
| Publications: | Hood & Matsko Family Tree 2009 and 2010,A Genealogy Book Publication by Whispering Pine Press International, Inc. | ||
| Certifications: | Currently certified to teach grades 4-12 by the State of Washington in the areas of biology and religious studies.Currently applied to teach in the state of Idaho in the areas of biology and religious studies. Licensed to practice dentistry in the State of Washington and Idaho. Washington State Foster Care License. Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Licensed Foster Care Provider | ||
| Courses Taught: | High School Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Marine Biology, Physical Science, Earth Science, First Aid, and all labs associated with these courses. Dental Hygiene class. Grade school religion class and coached track, soccer, football (flag), basketball. | ||
| Family Status: | Married with 17 Children | ||
| Community Service and Volunteerism: | Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian AdLitem, 2001-2007 Licensed Foster Parent, 1999-Present 4-H Volunteer, 1999-Present Church Choir | ||
| References: | Attn: Career CenterGonzaga University, MSC2462 502 E. Boone Ave.
Spokane, WA 99258 College of St. John’s University Teacher Placement Office 37 S. College Ave. St. Joseph, MN 56374-2099 Educational Placement Office University of Iowa 302 N. Lindquist Center Iowa City, IA 52242 Monsignor Frank Bach Retired,Volunteers at Spokane Catholic Diocese 1306 N. Blake, Unit B Spokane, WA 99216 |
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