Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

GENTLE DENTIST; Knightstown (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

GENTLE DENTIST is seeking an EFDA-certified dental assistant in Knightstown, Indiana. You will support clinicians by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking impressions, and assisting with procedures such as crowns and dentures to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires current CPR/BLS certification, a high school diploma, and strong knowledge of dental terminology. Exceptional communication and compassionate patient care are essential to deliver quality dental services.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments.
• Places and finishes permanent restorations, completes preliminary Impressions, makes and polishes temporary crowns, removal temporary crowns, and fitting of permanent crowns and bridges, adjusting occlusions and interproximal areas, application of sealants, and adjusting partials and dentures.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Dental terminology

Sterilization knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
• Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments.
• Places and finishes permanent restorations, completes preliminary Impressions, makes and polishes temporary crowns, removal temporary crowns, and fitting of permanent crowns and bridges, adjusting occlusions and interproximal areas, application of sealants, and adjusting partials and dentures.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or equivalent.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.