EFDA Dental Assistant: Restorations, Impressions & X-rays

D4C Dental; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

D4C Dental in Coral Springs/Plantation seeks an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team. The EFDA will assist the dentist, perform expanded functions as allowed by Florida state regulations, and ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, a solid work ethic, and a commitment to patient satisfaction, with experience in a dental setting and CPR certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during dental procedures including restorative, endodontic, and surgical treatments.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure a clean and sterile working environment following infection control protocols.
• Perform expanded duties such as placing and contouring restorations, taking impressions, applying sealants, and taking radiographs.
• Greet and prepare patients, provide post-treatment care instructions, and educate on oral hygiene.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document treatments; schedule and confirm appointments; manage inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Professional image

Organizational skills

PC skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

EFDA/EDDA certification

CPR certification

Tools

Dental software

Infection control protocols

Job description

D4C Dental in Coral Springs/Plantation seeks an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team. The EFDA will assist the dentist, perform expanded functions as allowed by Florida state regulations, and ensure high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, a solid work ethic, and a commitment to patient satisfaction, with experience in a dental setting and CPR certification.