Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Smile Brands Inc.; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support the Castle Dental team in Goodlettsville, TN. Bring your EFDA experience, upbeat energy, and patient-first mindset to a collaborative practice that values quality care.

Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, taking and developing X-rays, sterilizing rooms, educating patients, and maintaining accurate records in a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule. Compensation is $28–$30/hr with standard benefits.

Qualifications

• EFDA credential required.
• Dental radiology (X-ray) certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and infection control standards.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams and procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort.
• Take and develop dental X-rays as needed.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments and treatment rooms following infection control protocols.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts.

Skills

EFDA credential

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS

Infection control

Dental terminology

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

At Smile Brands, we’re more than a dental support organization — we’re a community focused on delivering Smiles for Everyone®. With a network of 600+ practices across 30 states, we empower our teams to thrive, grow, and make a real impact. If you're looking for a place where your work truly matters, you’ve found it.

We’re currently looking for an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)to support our Castle Dental team in Goodlettsville, TN. This is your chance to bring your expanded-functions experience, upbeat energy, and patient-first mindset to a team that supports and celebrates you.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams and procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient comfort
• Take and develop dental X-rays as needed
• Sterilize and prepare instruments and treatment rooms following infection control protocols
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-treatment care, and dental procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts

Qualifications

• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) - required
• Dental radiology (X-ray) certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and infection control standards.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-first mindset.

Compensation

$28 - $30/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]