JADE WEATHERINGTON

Dynamic healthcare professional with experience in pediatric dentistry and community service. Known for effective teamwork, leadership in organizing oral health initiatives, and commitment to improving access to care for children.

• American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
• Gamma Pi Delta, Prosthodontic Honor Society
• Increasing Diversity in Dentistry (IDID)
• Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists (MAPD)
• Student National Dental Association (SNDA)
• UMB Special Care Dental Association

• Volunteer, Special Smiles of Special Olympics Maryland, 06/01/24, 06/01/24, Towson, MD, Conducted dental screenings on athletes with special needs, applied fluoride varnish, reviewed oral hygiene instructions with them and their caregivers., Fostered a welcoming, patient-centered environment to ensure each athlete felt safe, respected, and supported during care.
• Volunteer, SummerU at UMB, 06/01/23, 08/31/23, Baltimore, MD, Designed and implemented daily schedules for children ages 7–10, integrating wellness activities and academic enrichment to strengthen literacy and math skills., Maintained consistent communication with parents to ensure they had up-to-date information and peace of mind, while responding to medical and behavioral needs with attentiveness and CPR/AED-certified care.

• Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society
• 2025 University of Maryland School of Dentistry Scholarship
• 2024-2025 SNDA Chapter of the Year- 1st Place National Convention
• 2024 Pathways to Bright Futures Scholarship Award – Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC)
• 2024 Dean's Fund for Excellence Scholarship
• 2023-2024 President's Student Leadership Institute Cohort Certificate
• 2023-2025 Dr. Leslie E. Grant Scholarship Endowment in Recognition of Mark A. Reynolds, D.D.S., M.A., Dean and Wilhelma 'Billie' Garner-Brown M.Ed. Scholarship
• 2023 William L. and Victorine Q. Adams Foundation Scholarship Endowment
• 2018 Spelman College Research Day – 1st Place, Chemistry Poster
• Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society

• Class Representative (2024-2025), Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (MAPD) UMSOD, 08/01/22, Present, Baltimore, MD, Increased dental students’ participation in local pediatric outreach by promoting MAPD events and coordinating volunteer involvement., Partnered with MAPD leadership to organize visits to preschools and early childhood centers, emphasizing preventive care and caregiver engagement., Conducted oral health screenings, demonstrated proper brushing techniques, and applied fluoride varnish for preschool-aged children to support early intervention and positive dental habits.
• President 2024–2025, Community Service Chair 2023-2024, D1 Representative 2022-2023, Student National Dental Association (SNDA), UMSOD, 08/01/22, Present, Baltimore, MD, Organized and expanded school-based oral health screening events across Maryland, improving access to care for children and providing outreach opportunities for UMSOD dental students., Led oral health education efforts at elementary schools, increasing health literacy for families through interactive demonstrations, culturally responsive communication, and age-appropriate instruction., Strengthened SNDA’s impact by connecting families with UMSOD dental providers for follow-up care, helping bridge gaps in access and promote continuity of treatment.

• Research Assistant, University of Maryland School of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry, 08/01/25, Present, Baltimore, MD, Assist in administering validated surveys to parents of undocumented children to assess oral health–related quality of life, access to care, and provider attitudes., Contribute to data collection and organization for a cross-sectional study investigating socioeconomic and structural barriers to pediatric oral healthcare.
• Research Assistant, Spelman College Chemistry Department, 08/01/18, 05/01/19, Atlanta, GA, Investigated bioconjugation techniques for polymer microgels in developing advanced biomaterials with medical and diagnostic applications., Performed H-NMR spectroscopy and colorimetric protein assays to quantify binding interactions and validate experimental outcomes.