Helix Team

Cassandra Lin

Principal Dental Hygienist – Orofacial Myologist
BOralHealth (UON), OM

Cassandra is a Central Coast local and has been a qualified Dental Hygienist for the past five years. Cassandra completed her Bachelor of Oral Health through the University of Newcastle graduating in 2011.

As well as being highly skilled and trained in the areas of oral diseases & pathology and non-surgical periodontal treatments, Cassandra is also clinically trained in professional tooth whitening and laser therapies. An area of special interest is the field of Orofacial Myology. Cassandra also has a keen interest in early interceptive functional orthodontics, airways & Sleep Disordered Breathing and nutrition which form the basis for her continued professional development.

Cassandra was the Dental Hygienist at Avoca Beach Dental, a role she undertook for almost five years. Born and bred on the Central Coast, Cassandra saw an opportunity to open her own practice here at Long Jetty where in 2016 she launched Helix Dentistry in partnership with Dr van Veenendaal.

Aside from her professional experience and interest in dentistry, a large part of Cassandra’s passion has seen her travel to offer her services to disadvantaged and disconnected regions assisting children to learn more about dental hygiene.

In 2013, Cassandra travelled to Nepal as part of the Global Dental Expeditions. In 2014 and 2015, Cassandra took part in a volunteer mission to provide dental aid to children in remote Tibetan refugee camps located within the Himalaya region.

JENNA JAMES

Dental Hygienist and Myobrace Educator
BOralHealth (UON)

Jenna James is a Central Coast local and has been providing dental care to the community since 2016 where she graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Jenna’s interest in the dental industry grew strong while she was working as a dental nurse in a family practice in Wyoming on the Central Coast. Jenna spent five years of her time here while she was also studying her degree.

Jenna has a growing interest in early paediatric interventive orthodontics and is undertaking further studies and training in the treatment of myofunctional therapy which form the foundations of her continued professional development. Jenna has been trained in the myofunctional orthodontic system, Myobrace, and plays the clinical support role of Myobrace Educator to all who are undertaking the Myobrace treatment. Alongside her developing interests, Jenna is also highly skilled in preventative dental and the treatment of periodontal diseases, and currently implements the use of laser technology for her periodontal protocols and TMJ pain management programs. Jenna is also trained and certified in the use of professional teeth whitening.

In Jenna’s spare time, she enjoys coffee, food, and spending time with friends and family. She dedicates time to train in her local CrossFit community in Erina and loves winter sports where she finds herself travelling to chase the best snow seasons.