Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Affordable-Dentures-; Windsor (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation & PTO

HSA/FSA

Hospital indemnity

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Wisconsin is seeking a compassionate Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our growing practice. A Wisconsin EFDA certification is required to apply, with opportunities to work in denture procedures, implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics.

You will provide chairside support, help educate patients on treatment options, and collaborate with dentists and in-house lab professionals to deliver life-changing tooth replacement solutions while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Wisconsin EFDA certification and X-ray certification required.
• 1+ year dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming experience from check-in through treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before each appointment.
• Assist dentists during denture procedures, implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments.
• Take and assist with denture impressions, select impression trays, and prepare wax bites as directed.
• Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, and repairs where permitted by state law.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, and home care instructions.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
• Maintain infection prevention and sterilization standards across instruments and operatories.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
• Support daily office operations and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Patient service

Teamwork

Education

Wisconsin EFDA certification

X-ray certification

Job description

Join Our Team and Change Lives Every Day!

Affordable Dentures & Implants is seeking a compassionate, skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our growing team (MUST HAVE Wisconsin EFDA certification to apply).

If you’re passionate about patient care and want to expand your experience in prosthodontics, dental implants, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Our team partners with experienced dentists and in-house lab professionals to deliver high-quality, life-changing tooth replacement solutions to hundreds of thousands of patients each year. We offer a supportive, fast-paced environment where your skills are valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and every day brings the opportunity to restore confidence through exceptional patient care.

What You’ll Do

As a Dental Assistant, you’ll provide exceptional chairside support while helping patients throughout every stage of their treatment experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver outstanding patient care and create a welcoming, positive experience from check-in through treatment.
• Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before each patient appointment.
• Assist dentists during denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments in accordance with state regulations.
• Take and assist with alginate denture impressions, select appropriate impression trays, and prepare wax bites under dentist direction.
• Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, repairs, and other expanded duties where permitted by state law.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, home care instructions, and financial packages.
• Obtain and document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes accurately.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
• Maintain strict infection prevention and sterilization standards by cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and operatories.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
• Support daily office operations, including maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Travel occasionally for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.
• Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Wisconsin EFDA and X-ray certification
• Strong communication and patient service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate patient care

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of dental assisting experience
• Experience assisting with dentures, removable prosthetics, or dental implants
• Experience taking denture impressions and wax bites
• Experience assisting with oral surgery and extractions
• Experience with prosthodontic procedures
• Familiarity with dental practice management software and electronic patient records

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work safely in a clinical environment while following OSHA and infection control protocols

Why Join Affordable Dentures & Implants?

• Specialized experience in dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, and oral surgery
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced dentists and dental laboratory professionals
• Career growth and ongoing training opportunities
• Collaborative, team-focused work environment
• Rewarding career helping patients regain their smiles, confidence, and quality of life

If you’re an energetic Dental Assistant who enjoys providing exceptional patient care and wants to grow your clinical skills in a specialized practice, we’d love to hear from you.

We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the training needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include, group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.

About Affordable Care
Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 360 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers.From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com ). #DA