EFDA: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant – Growth

D4C Dental; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

D4C Dental in Baltimore, MD is seeking a skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support the dentist, care for patients, and perform expanded functions as allowed by state regulations.

This entry-level to mid-career role offers growth as the practice expands, with a pathway to full-time hours by 2027. The EFDA will prepare instruments, take X-rays, and help educate patients while maintaining strict infection control and office procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EFDA/EDDA certification and dental X-ray certification required.
• Nitrous oxide certification, as required by the state.
• CPR certification.
• Experience in a dental or medical setting preferred.
• Must be able to perform coronal polishing.
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Comfortable learning and using dental software and other office technology.
• Reliable, professional, and able to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Follow all infection control and safety procedures.
• Perform expanded functions as permitted by state regulations.
• Take dental X-rays and impressions.
• Place and contour restorations and apply sealants, as permitted.
• Perform coronal polishing.
• Prepare and educate patients before and after treatment.
• Provide basic oral hygiene instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
• Help maintain dental supply inventory.
• Support the overall efficiency and patient experience of the office.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EFDA/EDDA certification

Dental X-ray certification

Nitrous oxide certification

CPR certification

Tools

Dental software

Job description

D4C Dental in Baltimore, MD is seeking a skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support the dentist, care for patients, and perform expanded functions as allowed by state regulations.

This entry-level to mid-career role offers growth as the practice expands, with a pathway to full-time hours by 2027. The EFDA will prepare instruments, take X-rays, and help educate patients while maintaining strict infection control and office procedures.