Caring Smiles, Healthy Lives
Proudly serving our community with Métis values of respect, sharing, and caring for one another.
About Dusome Dental Hygiene
Proudly Métis Woman Owned and Operated
Dusome Dental Hygiene is an independent dental hygiene practice based in Kingston, Ontario, founded and operated by Danielle Dusome, RDH. With over 23 years of experience in the dental field and 11 years as a Registered Dental Hygienist, the practice is built on a foundation of professionalism, compassion, and community care.
Mission
To provide accessible, high-quality oral health care and education that empowers individuals and supports healthier communities.
Services
Contract Dental Hygiene Services for Hire
Offering professional dental hygiene services to clinics in need of temporary or ongoing support. Services include preventive care, periodontal therapy, patient education, and charting. Flexible scheduling ensures seamless integration into existing dental teams, providing reliable coverage for busy periods, vacations, or leaves.
Custom Mouth/Sports Guards – GooseStrike Series
GooseStrike is a line of custom sportsguards designed for comfort, protection, and personal expression. Each guard can be customized with colours, labels, or designs, and is available through in-person scans in Kingston or mail-in self-impression kits.
Some of the Things I Love to Do With My Down Time
Spending Time With My Dog, Kayla
Trapshooting
Mountain Biking
Trying New and Exciting Things
Jeep Life!
Exploring
Green Bay Packers Love!
Gym time
Meeting some MMA Stars
The Medicine Wheel in Our Practice
We honour Métis wisdom by incorporating the Medicine Wheel's teachings of balance and harmony into our holistic approach to oral health care.
The Métis Medicine Wheel reflects the unique blending of First Nations and European (often French or Scottish) worldviews that shape Métis identity. While teachings can vary among Métis communities and families, the Medicine Wheel remains a powerful symbol of balance, connection, and cultural identity. It represents the relationships between all aspects of life — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual — and the interconnectedness of people, the land, and the Creator.
Four Directions and Teachings (Métis Perspective)
- East (Yellow) – Represents beginnings, birth, and vision. It is the direction of the rising sun and new opportunities. Spiritually, it connects to learning, awareness, and the spark of life.
- South (Red) – Represents growth, youth, and passion. It is tied to relationships, emotions, and the energy of summer. It reminds us to live with kindness, respect, and love.
- West (Black) – Represents reflection, adulthood, and change. It is the direction of the setting sun, symbolizing introspection, healing, and understanding one’s purpose.
- North (White) – Represents wisdom, elders, and rest. It is the direction of winter, clarity, and renewal. It teaches patience, humility, and the importance of sharing knowledge.
How the Teachings Apply to Dental Hygiene
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East - Mental: Education and understanding about oral health, empowering patients with knowledge.
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South - Emotional: Creating a comfortable, anxiety-free environment where patients feel safe and cared for.
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West - Physical: Professional clinical care addressing the physical aspects of oral health and hygiene.
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North - Spiritual: Honouring the connection between oral health and overall well-being, treating the whole person.
Four Aspects of Self
The Métis Medicine Wheel emphasizes balance among:
- Physical – Caring for the body through healthy living and connection to the land.
- Mental – Lifelong learning, curiosity, and critical thinking.
- Emotional – Understanding and expressing feelings with compassion.
- Spiritual – Connection to ancestors, community, and the Creator.
Cultural Layering
For the Métis, the Medicine Wheel also reflects cultural blending — the harmony between Indigenous and European influences. The circle can represent:
- The infinity symbol from the Métis flag, showing the eternal connection between cultures.
- The cycle of life and the seasons, important in traditional Métis ways of living off the land.
- The balance between worlds — Indigenous roots and settler heritage — that defines Métis identity.
Teachings in Practice
Métis communities use the Medicine Wheel in:
- Education – Teaching youth about identity, respect, and balance.
- Healing – Guiding emotional and spiritual wellness.
- Community gatherings – Honouring ancestors and celebrating cultural continuity.
The Métis Medicine Wheel is ultimately a teaching of balance and belonging — a reminder that strength comes from understanding all parts of oneself and one’s community, and from walking in harmony with both heritage and the natural world.
(Reference: That Native Thing-Exploring the Medicine Wheel by Tim Yearington, Ottawa, 2010)
(Written by AI Canva)
