Madison Taylor
American Fork
Summary
Excellent in treating patients requiring corrective procedures for spacing and alignment issues. Efficiently arranges dental tools and instruments and sterilizes equipment. Experience taking and developing x-rays and instructing patients on proper care of dental appliances. Friendly, outgoing and professional in every interaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Peak Orthodontics
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Took x-rays, photographs, intraoral scans and impressions of patients' teeth and mouth.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Poured and shaped molds from impressions and trimmed molds in grinder.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Scott M. Healey General Practice
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Performed front office tasks such as scheduling, answering phones, ordering, working with insurances, etc.
- Performed orthodontic procedures
Education
Associate of Science - Forensic Science
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT04.2026
High School Diploma -
American Fork High School
American Fork, UT05.2021
Licensed in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Mountainland Applied Technology College
Lehi, UT05.2021
Skills
- Chart updating
- Oral Impressions
- Orthodontic bracket placement
- Team collaboration
- Orthodontic archwire changes
- Orthodontic bonding
- Orthodontic debonding
- Etc
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Peak Orthodontics
08.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Scott M. Healey General Practice
01.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Forensic Science
Utah Valley University
High School Diploma -
American Fork High School
Licensed in Dental Assisting - Dental Assisting
Mountainland Applied Technology College