EDDA Dental Assistant | Radiographs & Restorations

Johnson Family Dental; Thornton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount programs

Pet insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Smile Brands is seeking an EDDA professional to work closely with our Dentist in a busy Colorado dental practice. Responsibilities include four-handed chairside assistance, radiographs, impressions, dentures, sealants, and maintaining clinical documentation.

You will follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, prepare rooms, ensure patient comfort, and support efficient patient flow. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this full‑time role in Thornton, CO.

Qualifications

• CPR or BLS certification required to be hired.
• EDDA license preferred or 10 years of experience without it.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, oral surgery, and other dental procedures.
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance and anticipate the dentist’s needs during treatment.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment before and after procedures.
• Take and process dental radiographs, including FMX and other required diagnostic images.
• Take dental impressions and assist with study models.
• Assist with composite and multi-surface restorations, crown and bridge procedures, dentures, root canals, extractions, and other restorative procedures.
• Place and remove rubber dams, matrices, and other dental isolation materials as permitted.
• Assist with temporary restorations and temporary crowns or bridges as permitted under applicable Colorado regulations and office protocols.
• Remove excess cement from restorations and appliances as directed.
• Perform coronal polishing and apply sealants when appropriately trained and authorized.
• Assist with denture procedures, including impressions, adjustments, and related laboratory procedures.
• Prepare and maintain instruments and materials used during dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical charting and treatment documentation.
• Obtain and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs as needed.
• Provide patients with appropriate post-operative and oral hygiene instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Monitor and maintain patient comfort and safety throughout treatment.
• Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, sterilization, and safety procedures.
• Properly sterilize and disinfect instruments and treatment areas.
• Dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely and according to established protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories.
• Monitor dental supplies and communicate inventory needs to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and keeping the schedule on track.
• Provide professional, compassionate, and courteous patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, front-office staff, and other members of the dental team.
• Perform additional clinical and office duties as assigned.

Education

CPR or BLS

EDDA license preferred

10 years experience without EDDA

Job description

Smile Brands is seeking an EDDA professional to work closely with our Dentist in a busy Colorado dental practice. Responsibilities include four-handed chairside assistance, radiographs, impressions, dentures, sealants, and maintaining clinical documentation.

You will follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, prepare rooms, ensure patient comfort, and support efficient patient flow. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this full‑time role in Thornton, CO.