Jamiah-Khaliq Dawson, DDS
- Sep
- 06
Jamiah-Khaliq Dawson, DDS
Dr. Jamiah-Khaliq Dawson, DDS works in our Newport News practice and holds dental licenses in both Virginia and Georgia. She graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2001, then served as a dental officer in the US Navy until 2006.
As a naval officer and a dentist, Dr. Dawson served with the Marines in the 2nd Dental Battalion Camp LeJeune, NC, completing dental readiness to deploy over 20,000 troops. While serving with this unique group, Dr. Dawson apprenticed with the orofacial pain specialist and TMD management clinic at Camp LeJeune and at Bethesda, MD. There, she successfully treated over 100 patients with behavioral management and appliance therapy.
Afterwards, Dr. Dawson again served her country with two years of service at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, where she provided dental care for over 4,000 new and graduating naval officers. She also completed a residency in advanced education in general dentistry at the Marine Recruit Depot at Parris Island, SC.
Association Memberships, Certifications, Awards:
• DOCS (Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation)
• ACLS Certification
• American Dental Association
• Academy of General Dentistry
• Nevada Dental Association
• Virginia Dental Association
• Norman Lassiter Dental Association
• Naval Professional Collegiate Scholarship Recipient, 1999
Away from the office, Dr. Dawson is a part-time Koolsmiles dental team member and may treat as many as 30 children from mid- to low-income families on Saturday mornings.