Expanded-Function Dental Assistant X-Rays & Restorative

Indian Health Service; Wagner (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside assisting, restorations, radiography, and infection control while delivering culturally respectful care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The role emphasizes patient education, record keeping, and preparation of materials and equipment, with adherence to safety standards and eligibility requirements for federal employment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing chairside assisting, restorations, and radiographs in dental settings.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and patient education responsibilities.
• Completion of an ADA-accredited dental assistant program and radiography certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside and anticipate dentist needs for instruments and materials.
• Perform intra-oral procedures such as prophylaxis, sealants, temporary restorations, and cementing crowns.
• Conduct radiographic procedures and dental lab tasks (models, trays, impressions).
• Prepare patients for treatments and maintain accurate treatment and appointment records.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Restorative procedures

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Dental assistant program

Radiography certification

Tools

Cavitron

Intra-oral radiography equipment

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside assisting, restorations, radiography, and infection control while delivering culturally respectful care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The role emphasizes patient education, record keeping, and preparation of materials and equipment, with adherence to safety standards and eligibility requirements for federal employment.