Expanded Function Dental Assistant: Chairside Pro

Indian Health Service; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, infection control, and patient education for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role focuses on delivering high-quality dental care while upholding cultural respect and safety standards.

Responsibilities include assisting dentists, performing intra‑oral procedures, radiographs, and lab tasks, plus maintaining patient records and ensuring infection

Qualifications

• Resume must state experience with chairside assistance and intra‑oral procedures.

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation.
• Provides chairside assisting and anticipates dentist's needs.
• Performs intra‑oral procedures such as prophylaxis and sealants.
• Performs radiological procedures and related dental lab work.
• Receives and prepares patients and maintains treatment records.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Intra-oral procedures

Radiography

Infection control

Education

4-year dental assistant/dental hygiene program

24 semester hours radiation physics/related courses

Tools

Radiographic certification

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, infection control, and patient education for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role focuses on delivering high-quality dental care while upholding cultural respect and safety standards.

Responsibilities include assisting dentists, performing intra‑oral procedures, radiographs, and lab tasks, plus maintaining patient records and ensuring infection