Dr. Jenny Jackson

   Dr. Jenny Jackson was born and raised in North Carolina. Originally from Raleigh,
she attended NC State University for her undergraduate education. She graduated
dental school with honors from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, before specializing
in pediatric dentistry with an additional three years of training at UNC School of Dentistry
and UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. While at UNC, she also obtained a Masters
Degree in Public Health. She completed her board certification, becoming a Diplomate
of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

While practicing in Asheville, Dr. Jackson remains affiliated with UNC as an Adjunct
Adjunct Assistant Professor. She is currently an officer of the Buncombe County
Dental Society.

Dr. Jackson currently lives in the Asheville area with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs. In her free time, Dr.
Jackson enjoys being outdoors, hiking, kayaking, and traveling.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC
    Residency in Pediatric Dentistry
    Masters of Public Health, Health Policy and Administration

Harvard School of Dental Medicine – Boston, MA
    Doctor of Dental Medicine, Magna Cum Laude

North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC
    B.S. Microbiology, Minor: Spanish
    Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian

HONORS AND AWARDS

University of    NC-AADR Turner Award for excellence in research
North Carolina   A G. Randolph and Ann Babcock Fellowship
Mary Jean Breeland Fellowship
Sandy C. Marks Fellowship
Dr. Theodore R. Oldenburg Fellowship
James Congleton Fellowship
Harvard School of    Silver Medal Award
Dental Medicine    Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Dean’s Community Service Award
HSDM Research Academy
ADA Endowment Fund Scholarship
North Carolina State    NC State Fellows Program
University    Golden Chain Society
Order of Thirty and Three
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
North Carolina Academy of Prediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
North Carolina Dental Society
Buncombe County Dental Society
AB Tech Dental Advisory Committee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dental Attending at Alamance County & Durham County Health Departments
Undergraduate Clinic Dental Attending
Baby Oral Health Program Dental Attending
Treatment of children in the operating room under general anesthesia
Treatment of children utilizing conscious sedation medication
Preventive Orthodontic Clinic
UNC Cleft Lip/Palate Team Member
General Anesthesia Rotation
Pediatric Medicine Rotation
Chief Resident of Administration
Chief Resident of Hospital Activities

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Board Certified, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
State Licensure North Carolina State Dental Board
PALS Certified - Successful completion of Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course
BLS Certified - Successful completion of Basic Life Support Course


Dr. Jackson, her husband Rick, and their daughter Kate.


The pugs.