EFDA Dental Assistant: Growth, Great Benefits & Sign-On

Northside Family Dental Columbus, OH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Holiday pay & PTO

HRA

Employer retirement match

CE assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northside Family Dental is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) in northeast Columbus. The role offers a family-oriented environment where staff are valued and patients are cared for.

The EFDA will assist dentists, sterilize instruments, prepare treatment areas, and perform coronal polishing, sealants, and fluoride applications while maintaining accurate dental charts. Ohio EFDA registration and CP R certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered EFDA with the Ohio State Dental Board.
• Must hold state coronal polishing certificate from the Ohio State Board of Dentistry.
• Current CPR certification (recertification provided).
• 2–3 years minimum EFDA experience in a dental practice.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures and support daily office workflow.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and office policies.
• Prepare patients and work areas for treatments.
• Sterilize dental instruments.
• Place fillings using restorative materials, sculpt and polish, ensure proper bite and flossing.
• Apply sealants to protect against cavities.
• Apply fluoride to teeth for prevention.
• Perform coronal polishing for additional cleaning.
• Create and maintain dental charts describing patient teeth.
• Schedule patient appointments as needed.

Skills

CPR Certification

Dental terminology

Safety compliance

Patient interaction

Education

EFDA registration - Ohio State Dental Board

Coronal polishing certificate - Ohio State Board

Job description

Northside Family Dental is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) in northeast Columbus. The role offers a family-oriented environment where staff are valued and patients are cared for.

The EFDA will assist dentists, sterilize instruments, prepare treatment areas, and perform coronal polishing, sealants, and fluoride applications while maintaining accurate dental charts. Ohio EFDA registration and CP R certification are required.