Expanded Dental Duties Assistant (EDDA)

White Diamond Dental; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

White Diamond Dental, located in Monument, Colorado, is seeking a motivated and dependable Dental EDDA to join our growing team. This position involves welcoming customers, preparing them for treatments, assisting dentists, and ensuring a clean and safe dental environment.

Successful candidates will hold a Dental EDDA certification, be proficient with Open Dental or Dentrix, and have strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a team-oriented practice that values professionalism and patient care.

Qualifications

• Dental EDDA certifications required.
• BLS/AED certification preferred.
• Experience with Open Dental and/or Dentrix required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to the dental office.
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Assist the dentist during dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Follow all infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Dental EDDA certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

We are a growing dental practice seeking a motivated and dependable Dental EDDA to join our team. This is a great opportunity to work in a new office environment where teamwork, patient care, and professionalism are valued.

Dental EDDA Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Support both front office and back office operations when needed
• Maintain accurate patient records in the practice management system
• Maintain dental equipment inventory
• Follow all infection control and safety protocols

Dental Assistant Requirements

• Dental EDDA certifications required
• BLS/AED certification preferred
• Experience with Open Dental and/or Dentrix required
• X-ray certification required
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environments
• Reliable professional, and patient-focused
• Good computer skills
• High school diploma