Expanded Function Dental Assistant: Radiography & Restoratives

Indian Health Service; Lower Brule (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support dental teams in delivering culturally respectful, high‑quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will perform chairside assisting, restorative procedures, radiography, and infection control while educating patients.

The position emphasizes accurate record keeping, patient preparation, and collaboration with the dentist to ensure optimal oral health outcomes. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience performing chairside assisting and supporting dentist with instruments and materials.
• Experience with intra-oral radiography and basic dental imaging.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate dentist needs.
• Perform intra-oral procedures such as prophylaxis and sealants as trained.
• Assist with radiographic procedures and dental laboratory tasks like impressions and casts.
• Maintain patient records and prepare patients for treatment.
• Support infection control and patient education initiatives.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Restorative procedures

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support dental teams in delivering culturally respectful, high‑quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will perform chairside assisting, restorative procedures, radiography, and infection control while educating patients.

The position emphasizes accurate record keeping, patient preparation, and collaboration with the dentist to ensure optimal oral health outcomes. U.S.