Jasmine Gorton
Board-certified Orthodontist @Marin Ortho
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WORK HISTORY
Board-certified Orthodontist @Marin Ortho
Orthodontist (full time):Patient-centered practice incorporating knowledge of long term effects of tooth movement on the face and surrounding structures - not just \"tooth straightening!\"Early intervention on younger children (7-9 yrs old) recommended if likely to affect the long term results. Experienced in managing both commonly seen and complex cases in both children and adults- known for customizing treatment plans for each individual patient.Well versed in all options currently available in orthodontics including: Invisalign (over cases, 4 finalists in biannual national competition 2010/2012), Damon System braces (part of doctor advisory group for Damon braces development), 3D Digital x-rays for improved diagnosis with less dose exposure, Diode laser to optimize overall results including gums, Temporary Anchorage Devices to allow movements not possible before (such as moving back teeth forward to avoid a permanent implant)Teaching:Instruction of dental assistants as part of College of Marin internship programClinical instruction of orthodontic residents as part of UCSF mentorship program. Adopt-a-School dental care instruction/ dental education for grade school children for Marin County Dental SocietyLecture Presentation for annual national meeting of AADMRT (American Association of Dental Maxillofacial Radiographic Technicians) on the use of CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) in OrthodonticsLecture Presentation to Marin County general dentists, periodontists and hygienists on the relationship between orthodontic treatment and periodontal disease Presented for Practice Management course for the UCSF Orthodontic residents Leadership:President, UCSF Orthodontic Alumni AssociationAdvisory role, UCSF Dental School Dean’s CouncilCoordinator, Marin County Orthodontic Study ClubOrthodontic Screening Panel, Marin County Dental Care FoundationPresident, Marin County Dental SocietyBoard Member, Marin County Dental Society
EDUCATION
UCSF
Post-doctoral Craniofacial Research Fellowship
Harvard Medical School
DMD (cum laude)
UC Berkeley
Bachelor's degrees
UCSF
Master of Science (MS)
SKILLS
ABOUT JASMINE GORTON
My commitment is to help achieve your full potential for a beautiful and healthy smile…
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