Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

The Practice Mechanic, LLC; Lakewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$25-32 an hour + Bonus

Health insurance

Up to 5 weeks Paid Time Off

Dental

401k matching

Job summary

Lakewood Complete Dentistry in Lakewood, CO is seeking a dependable dental assistant with Expanded Duties Dental Assistant training and CPR/BLS certification to join our team. You will perform impressions, assist with restorative procedures, and support implant and veneer cases in a patient‑centered practice.

This on‑site role offers competitive hourly pay of 25–32 USD plus bonus, health insurance, PTO, dental, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) training program preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Qualified to perform dental radiography in Colorado; DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification preferred.
• Strong communication and patient service skills.
• Experience with Open Dental software preferred.
• Ability to assist with restorative procedures, impressions, temporary crowns, sealants, and other expanded duties as permitted by Colorado regulations.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred but not required.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply. We value attitude, professionalism, and a willingness to learn as much as experience.

Responsibilities

• Digital crown and bridge impressions
• Full and partial denture impressions and adjustments
• Making temporary crowns
• Comfortable in doing composite fillings
• Assisting in dental procedures such as extractions and root canal procedures
• Polishing teeth
• Taking digital X-rays as needed
• Chairside assist during implant placement, implant restoration, veneer preparation, veneer seating, and other advanced restorative and cosmetic procedures
• Fabricate, adjust, and cement temporary restorations within the scope of EDDA certification
• Educate patients on pre- and post-operative care for implants, veneers, and restorative procedures
• Comfortable with making digital crowns

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Strong communication

Patient service skills

Willingness to learn

Education

EDDA training program

DANB RHS certification preferred

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Our Mission

At Lakewood Complete Dentistry, our vision is to redefine the patient dental experience by combining exceptional care with compassionate service. We aim to be the community’s trusted destination for an elite dental experience, where every patient receives personalized, top-tier treatment in a welcoming environment. Our commitment to excellence in every detail—whether in our communication, the quality of care, or our dedication to customer service—drives us to elevate the standard of what a dental practice should and can be. We strive to empower each individual to achieve optimal oral health, while fostering lasting relationships that impact both the individual and the community. We are not just a dental practice—we are a team working together to set the benchmark for dental care and experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable person who is looking to build not only a career with our practice but to help build a better community.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital crown and bridge impressions
• Full and partial denture impressions and adjustments
• Making temporary crowns
• Comfortable in doing composite fillings
• Assisting in dental procedures such as extractions and root canal procedures
• Polishing teeth
• Taking digital X-rays as needed
• Chairside assist during implant placement, implant restoration, veneer preparation, veneer seating, and other advanced restorative and cosmetic procedures
• Fabricate, adjust, and cement temporary restorations within the scope of EDDA certification
• Educate patients on pre- and post-operative care for implants, veneers, and restorative procedures
• Comfortable with making digital crowns

Qualifications

• Experience:
• • Completion of an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) training program preferred.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• • Qualified to perform dental radiography in Colorado; DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification preferred.
• • Strong communication and patient service skills.
• • Experience with Open Dental software preferred.
• • Ability to assist with restorative procedures, impressions, temporary crowns, sealants, and other expanded duties as permitted by Colorado regulations.
• • Previous dental assisting experience preferred but not required.
• • New graduates are encouraged to apply. We value attitude, professionalism, and a willingness to learn as much as experience.

Benefits

• $25-32 an hour + Bonus
• Health insurance
• Up to 5 weeks Paid Time Off
• Dental
• 401k matching

Learn More About Us

To explore our company culture and services, visit: Dentist Lakewood, CO | Dentist Near Me | Local Dentist | Dentist Office Near Me | Cost of Dental Care | Lakewood Complete Dentistry

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lakewood Complete Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.