Meet the Staff

Office, Insurance & Scheduling

Nancy Dodd

Registered Dental Assistant/Office Manager

Nancy’s 27 years of dental office management experience gives her the right mix of skills and patience required to manage the busy pediatric office. Before joining the staff in 2001, Nancy spent 23 years in orthodontics and office management. She has deepened her skills with continuing education, including Dental Assistant certification at Volunteer State Community College and Office Management courses.

Pat Wietrzynski

Insurance Coordinator/Hospital Scheduling

Pat’s experience as a chair-side dental assistant (she spent ten years in the role!) gives her a perspective that’s valuable in her current role as Insurance Coordinator. Known for her ability to resolve even the most challenging insurance concerns, Pat simplifies the insurance process for parents and helps them maximize their benefits. She also schedules cases into local hospitals. Pat has been part of our team since 1991.

Paula Crossland

Scheduling Coordinator

When it comes to keeping schedules straight, Paula is the go-to person. A member of our staff since 2000, Paula uses her computer, organizational and administrative know-how to keep everything running smoothly. Paula received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Tennessee Wesleyan College.

Michelle Tamboli

Financial Coordinator

Michelle joined our practice in May 2006 and quickly become a valuable asset to our team. She takes pride in helping people with their investment of dental care. She is willing to custom tailor financial arrangements for each individual and their families. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and attending cheerleading competitions for her two daughters.

Hygiene Department

Cindy Johnson

Registered Hygienist

With nearly 20 years of dental experience, Cindy is known for her soothing demeanor and her ability to calm even the most fearful child. With a wonderful disposition and a loving smile that disarms even the most anxious patient, Cindy helps everyone, even our most severely disabled patients, maintain good oral hygiene. Cindy received her dental hygiene training at Tennessee State University. She has been associated with Dr. Taylor’s practice since 1988 and also spent eight years working with Dr. Littell.

Kyndall Hudson

Treatment Coordinator

Kyndall attended Dalton State College. Before she began working for Dr. Taylor in June 2007. She enjoys making dental visits fun and exciting experiences for our patients. For our parents, she creates a calm and informative environment to explain all treatment needed for your child. In her spare time, she enjoys crosswords, movies and spending time with her family and friends.

Tracy Pominville

Registered Dental Hygienist

Tracy has been on staff since January 1998. She completed her Dental Hygiene Degree at East Tennessee State University in 2002. Before joining our staff full time, she did volunteer dental work in Guatemala and continues to volunteer there.

Orthodontic Department

Jennifer Schindler

Registered Dental Assistant/Coronal Polisher

Jennifer has a bubbly personality that makes her a perfect match for the practice. With a gift for remembering patients and the details about their lives, she brings a “Tigger-like” attitude to the Orthodontic Department. Jennifer has worked with Dr. Taylor since 1989.

Wendy Hogue

Registered Dental Assistant/Coronal Polisher

Employed since 1989, Wendy brings a warm and tender heart to our office. She makes patients feel comfortable and at ease while adjusting their braces. Wendy completed her education at Cumberland University.

Restorative Department

Lorie Dove

Registered Dental Assistant/Coronal Polisher/N2O Certification/Expanded Functions

Known for creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Lorie first visited our office as a patient at the age of 5. She enjoyed the relationships that developed so much with Dr. Taylor that she began working for him while still in high school. Lorie's experience and compassion in all areas of the dental practice make her an excellent Patient Coordinator. Lorie is certified through Clarksville 8th Society Dental Association and has been employed since 1997.

Marge Smith

Registered Dental Assistant/Certified Dental Assistant/Coronal Polisher/Nitrous Certification

Marge joined our practice over 20 years ago. She received her dental training at Nashville Tech. Her experience and knowledge makes her a great asset in working with our sedation patients. Marge is also an avid animal lover.

Taryn Conn

Registered Dental Assistant

Taryn joined our practice in April 2009. She received her dental education at High Tech Institute, along with her Associate of Science at Volunteer State Community College. Taryn has an exciting and warm personality that makes our patients very comfortable during treatment. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as riding her motorcycle.