EDDA Dental Assistant – Part-Time Chairside & Lab

Elevate Dental Partners; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401K - up to 4% match

Paid sick time

Job summary

Aspen Dental, Private Practice of Cherry Creek, in the Denver area is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA). Join our team to deliver modern, conservative care while helping patients feel at home and build lasting relationships.

This approximately 25 hours/week, full-time position includes operatory prep, four-handed dentistry, x-rays, lab work, and patient education. Colorado EDDA pathway is highlighted; dental software like Open Dental or Dentrix is a plus.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Radiology certification is required.
• Colorado EDDA certification path highlighted for the role.
• Proficiency with dental software such as Open Dental or Dentrix.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for treatment and sterilize instruments.
• Directly assist dentist during procedures using four handed dentistry.
• Take x-rays and intraoral photos, document patient info.
• Develop and implement treatment plans per doctor's diagnosis.
• Provide patient education and post-operative instructions.
• Perform lab duties: impressions, models, temporary crowns.
• Stock supplies, maintain equipment, and manage PHI records.
• Place sealants, fluoride, coronal polishing and final impressions.
• Monitor nitrous oxide and assist with feel of comfort.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Infection control

Patient management

Invisalign experience

Dental terminology

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

DANB Certification

Radiology Certification

EDDA Certification (Colorado)

EFDA License (Washington State)

Colorado EDDA Certification

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

Aspen Dental, Private Practice of Cherry Creek, in the Denver area is seeking an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA). Join our team to deliver modern, conservative care while helping patients feel at home and build lasting relationships.

This approximately 25 hours/week, full-time position includes operatory prep, four-handed dentistry, x-rays, lab work, and patient education. Colorado EDDA pathway is highlighted; dental software like Open Dental or Dentrix is a plus.