Payton Pierson
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Hello and thank you for taking the time to consider me for a position within your practice. My name is Payton and I have been in the dental field since 2020. I am seeking a full-time position as a Clinical Assistant in an orthodontic practice, where I can leverage my skills in orthodontic procedures, patient care, and team collaboration to provide excellent service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Pacific Northwest Orthodontics
Tacoma, WA
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient scheduling and management, ensuring efficient workflow and minimal wait times for clients.
- Collaborated with dental professionals to maintain accurate patient records, enhancing information accessibility and accuracy.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and oral hygiene practices, improving patient compliance and satisfaction.
- Trained new clinical staff on procedures and protocols, fostering a knowledgeable team environment and enhancing service quality.
- Provided education to patients on health topics and preventive care measures.
- Managed patient records, including medical history and test results.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care, fostering compliance and promoting optimal treatment outcomes.
- Assisted in the preparation and execution of orthodontic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety during treatments.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, contributing insights that improved treatment effectiveness and patient experience.
- Trained and mentored new staff on office procedures and patient interaction, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use orthodontic appliances such as headgear or elastics.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Prepared and polished patients' teeth before having braces installed.
Clinical Assistant/Lab Technician
Dr. Jeffrey Kashner DDS, MSD
10.2020 - 10.2025
- Assist in Orthodontic Procedures: Banding and bonding procedures, arch wire selection, changes, and reties to ensure precise patient treatment.
- Invisalign Expertise: Attach Invisalign attachments, perform bonding, and conduct iTero scans for digital impressions.
- Radiographic Skills: Take 3D and panoramic radiographs and impressions to assist in diagnostic treatment planning.
- Retainer Fabrication: Manufacture lingual bonded retainers, Essix retainers, and orthodontic nightguards, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship.
- Infection Control & Sterilization: Ensure adherence to infection control protocols, manage sterilization procedures, and conduct weekly spore tests for safety compliance.
- Support Patient Care: Assist with patient education on treatment progress, provide excellent customer service, and ensure patient comfort.
- Inventory & Scheduling: Manage inventory and ordering supplies; serve as backup scheduling coordinator, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Vendor Relations & Technical Support: Collaborate with vendors and IT for technical troubleshooting and maintenance of dental equipment.
- Marketing & PR Support: Assist with monthly PR deliveries, patient outreach, and marketing events to help expand practice visibility.
Education
Dental Assisting Diploma -
Pima Medical Institute
Renton, WASkills
- Orthodontic Treatment Support (Invisalign, Retainers)
- Radiographic Imaging (3D, Panoramic, Digital)
- Patient Care & Education
- Sterilization & Infection Control
- ITero Scanning
- Inventory Management
- Patient Scheduling & Coordination
- Vendor Relations & Technical Troubleshooting
- Orthodontic Lab Work (Retainers, Night Guards)
- Strong Communication & Team Collaboration
- Patient management
- Clinical record management
- Orthodontic procedures
- Infection control
- Sterilization procedures
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- CPR/AED, 08/01/22, 08/01/24
- Active Washington State Dental Assistant, D161099284
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Pacific Northwest Orthodontics
10.2025 - Current
Clinical Assistant/Lab Technician
Dr. Jeffrey Kashner DDS, MSD
10.2020 - 10.2025
Dental Assisting Diploma -
Pima Medical Institute