Dawn had the pleasure and takes pride in being Dr. Banning’s first employee when she opened her practice in January, 2003.  Dawn is a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and McCann School of Business.  She put her multitasking skills to work by starting off doing a little assisting with Dr. Banning and front office duties.  Once the practice started to flourish, she settled into the administrative part of the practice.  Parents and patients appreciate her delightful welcome and her above and beyond attitude in making their experience at the office as pleasant, personable and convenient as possible.  When not at work, Dawn enjoys spending time with her family and friends, singing, dancing, and attempting to finish books Dr. Banning loans to her. (ha!)  She resides in the Tamaqua area with her husband, Josh, and her son, Josh, and a spoiled boxer-terrier mix dog, Tex.

Favorite TV Show:  Ghost Whisperer
Favorite Movie:  Grease
Favorite Fast Food Chain:  Wendy’s (where else can you get a baked potato with sour cream and chives on the value menu)

Why Dawn Loves Orthodontics:  She loves working as part of a terrific team who all play an intricate part in the beautiful smile making process.

Why Dawn Loves Banning Orthodontics:  She loves that Dr. Banning cares deeply about parent/patient satisfaction and instills this in her entire staff.  The best part of working here is the opportunity to meet a lot of great families and see the joy the patient experiences when they flash their Banning Orthodontics Smile for the first time.  It is both gratifying and rewarding for all.

Renee is a Lansford native currently living in Coaldale with her husband, Lee, and stepdaughter, Kassandra, and sweet Dashund dog, Maxi.  She began her career in dentistry in 2001.  In 2002, she moved to Alabama where she was a dental assistant for two and a half years.  She then returned to her hometown resuming her career in Allentown working as a dental assistant, as well as working the front office.  Renee joined the Banning Orthodontics team in January of 2011 as an Administrative Professional.  She enjoys the wonderful friendship she has developed with her boss, co-workers, and patients.  During her free time she enjoys hiking, walking, taking a tuff camp class, cooking, hanging out with friends and being with her family.

Favorite TV Show:  Golden Girls
Favorite Movie:  Halloween
Favorite Fast Food Chain:  Subway
Favorite Food:  Italian

Why Renee Loves Banning Orthodontics:  She loves seeing Dr. Banning and her staff create beautiful smiles for people who have longed to have their teeth corrected.  There is nothing like watching patients leave with such joy on their face and knowing that this office gave them a beautiful smile.

Lisa joined our orthodontic team in 2005.  She has been working in the dental field for more than 15 years.  She works in our office as both a clinical assistant and director of our in house lab.  She is responsible for fabrication of all patient pre and post treatment models, supervising all appliances fabricated at outside laboratories, and fabricating all essix retainers.  She is fantastic in handling our younger or scared patients.  Her bedside manner is second to none.  She is also our best photographer and has a way to relax all patients in front of the camera.  She lives in the Tamaqua area and has two children, Joseph and Alexis.  She has one grandson, Declan.  She also has a German short hair dog named Sage.  In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors and is an excellent hunter and fisherwoman.

Favorite Movie:  Legends of the Falls
Favorite Fast Food Chain:  Any Cheeseburger place

Why Lisa loves Orthodontics/Banning Orthodontics:  She loves watching the joy of our patients and families when their orthodontic treatment is complete and they have that beautiful smile.

Andrea has been working as an orthodontic assistant in the dental field for approximately ten years.  She joined the Banning Orthodontic family two years ago.  Andrea is a graduate of the Dental Assisting program at Schuylkill Training & Technology Center located in Frackville.  Andrea is also certified in Dental Radiology and participates in continuing education in the ever changing world of radiography.  Not only does Andrea assist in the clinic area, but she is also proficient at the front desk.  From time to time you will see her at the reception area answering phones or scheduling appointments.  She has a special way with communicating to parents regarding their child's orthodontic care.  Andrea is a 1998 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and resides in Pottsville with her daughter Kylie, her mastiff dog Stoli, and her cat Libby Lou.  She enjoys trips to the beach especially Atlantic City and Cape May, loves to attend Eagles and Phillies games, going to concerts, seeing local bands, and reading a good book.

Favorite Movies:  Halloween, The Nightmare before Christmas, and Alice in Wonderland

Favorite TV Shows:  The Office, How I Met Your Mother, and Sons of Anarchy

Favorite Fast Food Chain:  Long John Silvers

Why Andrea Loves Orthodontics:  She enjoys the relationships and friendships created with patients.  She feels each patient is unique and special, and as an assistant, feels it is her job to make them feel as comfortable as she can when they are in her chair.

Why Andrea loves Banning Orthodontics:  “In all my years of working in the Ortho field, I have never seen a doctor that genuinely cares about her patients and has no problem spending time with the patients.”  My co-workers are like a family.  We all work together as a team and are always there to help each other.

Lisa joined Banning Orthodontics in 2010, bringing eight years of clinical experience to our team.  She is an excellent clinician and is often the person that Dr. Banning will turn to for assistance with difficult procedures, particularly on younger patients.  Lisa is responsible for monitoring and ordering all supplies necessary to keep the practice running.  She may be seen scouring over catalogues always looking for the best quality item at the best price.  She oversees any necessary equipment repairs or additions and talks/meets with all dental reps.  Lisa and her husband Henry reside in Tamaqua.  She has a daughter Elizabeth who is employed as a hygienist in the dental field.  She has two step sons, Dylan and Lee, and was recently blessed with a granddaughter, Paige.  In her free time she enjoys cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Favorite Movie:  Grease
Favorite TV Shows:  Modern Family, Law and Order, and The Food Network

Favorite Hobbies/ Past time:  Shopping, Crafting, Reading, and spending time with family and friends

Why Lisa Loves Orthodontics: Just seeing the transformation from start to finish and the joy on the patients face when their braces come off…is priceless!

Why Lisa Loves Banning Orthodontics:  The positive friendly atmosphere that really makes it enjoyable to go to work.