Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

GDG Smiles; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid training

Uniform allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GDG Smiles in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an experienced EFDA to join a modern cosmetic dental team. The role involves assisting with veneer and smile makeover procedures, taking X-rays, scans, and impressions, and maintaining high standards of care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

We offer competitive hourly pay ($22.00–$25.00 based on experience), paid training, and uniform allowance. In-person clinic with digital dentistry workflows and opportunities for career growth within the practice.

Qualifications

• EFDA Certification is required.
• Radiology Certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during cosmetic and restorative dental procedures, including veneer and smile makeover cases.
• Provide efficient chairside assistance while maintaining a smooth clinical workflow.
• Take digital X-rays, intraoral scans, clinical photographs, and impressions.
• Prepare and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments.
• Coordinate cases with the dental laboratory.
• Complete accurate patient documentation using CareStack or other dental software.
• Maintain OSHA and infection control standards.
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

EFDA Certification

Radiology Certification

Tools

CareStack

iTero

Medit

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $22.00–$25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (In Person)

Join a Modern Cosmetic Dental Practice

GDG Smilesis a growing cosmetic dental practice specializing in veneers, smile makeovers, and digital dentistry. We are looking for an experiencedExpanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)who enjoys working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

If you're looking to grow your clinical skills while working alongside an experienced cosmetic team, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during cosmetic and restorative dental procedures, including veneer and smile makeover cases
• Provide efficient chairside assistance while maintaining a smooth clinical workflow
• Take digital X-rays, intraoral scans, clinical photographs, and impressions
• Prepare and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
• Coordinate cases with the dental laboratory
• Complete accurate patient documentation using CareStack or other dental software
• Maintain OSHA and infection control standards
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient

Qualifications Required

• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification
• Radiology Certification
• Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment

Preferred

• Cosmetic dentistry experience
• Experience with digital scanners such as iTero, Medit, or similar systems
• Experience with CareStack or comparable dental practice management software

Why Join GDG Smiles?

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Paid training
• Uniform allowance
• Work with advanced digital dentistry technology
• Hands-on experience with digital scanners, 3D printing, and smile design workflows
• Career advancement opportunities into Lead EFDA, Clinical Coordinator, Lab Coordinator, or Clinical Manager positions
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to help transform patients' smiles and confidence every day

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training
• Uniform allowance
• Career growth opportunities

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift

License/Certification

• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification (Required)
• Radiology Certification (Required)

Work Location: In Person