Dr. Jenkins has devoted much of his time outside the office to continuing dental education, both for himself and others. In July 2005, Dr. Jenkins received his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in Washington, DC. In July 2007, he progressed to receive the AGDs prestigious Mastership award.
To earn the Fellowship Award, dentists must complete 500 hours of continuing dental education and pass a comprehensive written exam given by the AGD. To date, only 6% of dentists in the US and Canada have earned Fellowship honors. The Mastership award requires completion of more than 1,100 hours of continuing dental education in the 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours of hands-on courses. Currently, less than 2% of dentists have earned Mastership honors.
Volunteerism is another central component of Dr. Jenkins work. Much of his time has been spent helping the less fortunate get the dental care they desperately need. During and after dental school Dr. Jenkins traveled to the Dominican Republic providing dental care in that countrys mountain communities. He has volunteered his time locally in dental clinics for underserved populations throughout his career. He also spent 2 1/2 years flying in bush planes and treating the Eskimo population of Alaskas Seward Peninsula.
Dr. Jenkins has served his profession on many state and national organizations. He has previously served as the district president for our region of the Pennsylvania Dental Association. He has served as public information officer for the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry and on their board of directors. He has also served nationally with the Academy of General Dentistrys Public Information Council.
Linda is our longest serving dental hygienist. In addition to her daily duties, Linda enjoys educating patients on maintaining good oral health. She loves interacting with, and meeting new patients. She enjoys spending time with her husband, three grown children, and adorable grandson. Shes also an active member of the Turbotville Lions Club and likes to travel whenever possible.
Courtney is the newest member of our team. As a dental hygienist, she works with patients to take X-Rays, clean their teeth, and perform teeth whitenings. When shes not improving peoples smiles, you can find her enjoying the great outdoors through walking, hiking, and snow tubing. She also loves spending quality time with her husband and fur babies.