07/02/2025
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Katy, Orthodontic Assistant🌟
🛠 If you were an orthodontic tool, which one would you be and why?
I would be a hammerhead plier—just like the tool, I’m flexible and supportive. I can bend and hug things into place to help make patients feel as comfortable and at ease as possible. 😊
🐾 Hidden talent (or one you wish you had):
I wish I had the power to rescue every stray dog and cat and give them the perfect, most magical home they deserve. GOSH—I wish this was my superpower!!!
💬 Favorite part of working here (besides all the amazing smiles):
The most rewarding part of my years in orthodontics is watching patients grow—especially seeing someone go from Phase I to Phase II, and then years later, return with their own children for treatment. Total full-circle awesomeness!
🎬 If you could swap jobs with anyone for a day, who would it be?
I’d totally swap jobs with actress Zoe Saldana—she’s incredibly talented, strong, and just about the coolest modern-day actress out there. Plus, she’s absolutely stunning!
🧰 Orthodontic survival kit must-have:
This might sound simple, but: good instruments and a full chair of great patients. That combo creates all the smiles and positive vibes we can imagine—what more could you ask for?
💖 Most memorable patient moment:
Back in 2013-2015, I worked with a high school patient named Bailey. She had upper and lower braces and an expander. Every 4-week visit turned into a life catch-up—especially her love life (ha!). I’ll never forget the moment we flipped the mirror to show her new smile. Happy tears flowed—not just because prom was around the corner, but because she’d had such a beautiful transformation. We’re still great friends, and she recently had a baby! She’s already planning to bring her kiddo to us when the time comes. WOOOOHOOOOO!
☕ Go-to snacks and drinks:
A fresh fountain Diet Coke, my trusty 40oz tumbler of water, protein bars, and apple slices keep me going through the day!
