Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Comfort Dental & Ortho Mary Esther; Mary Esther (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities based on office/FO

Supportive and collaborative team

Professional development opportunities

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Job summary

Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics – Mary Esther is seeking an experienced Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA/EDDA) to join our team in Mary Esther, FL. You will support dentists during general and restorative procedures and perform expanded duties within Florida's scope of practice.

We offer a full-time position with benefits and bonus opportunities, a collaborative working environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of an expanded-functions training program recognized by the Florida Board of Dentistry.
• Previous dental assisting experience, preferably in restorative and general dentistry.
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to work confidently and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, team-oriented attitude.
• Dependable, organized, and passionate about patient care.
• Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a variety of general and restorative dental procedures.
• Perform expanded dental assisting functions within Florida's permitted scope of practice.
• Place and finish temporary restorations and perform other authorized expanded duties based on your training.
• Take dental X-rays and impressions as permitted by Florida regulations.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain infection control standards.
• Educate patients on procedures, treatment plans, and post-operative care.
• Work closely with the clinical team to maintain an efficient, positive, and patient-focused environment.

Skills

EFDA/EDDA

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Expanded-functions training program (Florida Board of Dentistry)

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA/EDDA)

Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics – Mary Esther
Mary Esther, FL
Full-Time | Full Benefits | Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities

Are you an experienced Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA/EDDA) who loves what you do and takes pride in providing exceptional patient care?

At Comfort Dental Care & Orthodontics – Mary Esther, we're looking for a skilled, dependable, and personable dental assistant to join our team! We want someone who is confident in their clinical abilities, enjoys working alongside a supportive team, and helps create a positive experience for every patient.

If you're looking for a practice where your experience is valued and you have opportunities to grow, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

Assist dentists during a variety of general and restorative dental procedures.

Perform expanded dental assisting functions within Florida's permitted scope of practice.

Place and finish temporary restorations and perform other authorized expanded duties based on your training.

Take dental X-rays and impressions as permitted by Florida regulations.

Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain infection control standards.

Educate patients on procedures, treatment plans, and post-operative care.

Work closely with the clinical team to maintain an efficient, positive, and patient-focused environment.

What We're Looking For

Completion of a qualifying expanded-functions training program recognized by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Previous dental assisting experience, preferably in restorative and general dentistry.

Strong clinical skills and the ability to work confidently and efficiently.

Excellent communication skills and a friendly, team-oriented attitude.

Dependable, organized, and passionate about patient care.

Experience with Dentrix or similar dental software is a plus.

What We Offer

Bonus opportunities based on office performance

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional development and growth

A workplace where your contributions truly matter!