Advanced EFDA Dental Assistant – Restorative Procedures

D4C Dental; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

D4C Dental in Georgia is seeking a skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our dental team. The EFDA will assist the dentist, perform expanded functions as allowed by state law, and deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing instruments, maintaining a sterile environment, taking X-rays, placing restorations, charting, educating patients, and handling administrative duties such as scheduling and inventory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EFDA/EDDA state certification as per state requirements.
• CPR certification required.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during restorative, endodontic, and surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and materials for treatments.
• Ensure a clean and sterile working environment by following infection control protocols.
• Perform expanded duties such as placing and contouring restorations, taking impressions, and applying sealants as allowed by state law.
• Conduct preliminary charting and take dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Greet and prepare patients for treatment and provide post-treatment care instructions.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and aftercare.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document treatments; schedule and confirm appointments; manage inventory and orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Professional image

Organizational skills

PC skills / MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EFDA/EDDA state certification

CPR certification

EFDA/EDDA credential per state requirements

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Office equipment (fax/copy)

Job description

D4C Dental in Georgia is seeking a skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our dental team. The EFDA will assist the dentist, perform expanded functions as allowed by state law, and deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing instruments, maintaining a sterile environment, taking X-rays, placing restorations, charting, educating patients, and handling administrative duties such as scheduling and inventory.