Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

GENTLE DENTIST; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentle Dentist is seeking an EFDA-certified dental assistant to deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves assisting clinicians, preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and aiding in crown and denture procedures.

Ideal candidates hold CPR/BLS, a high school diploma, and demonstrate strong knowledge of dental procedures and terminology, paired with excellent communication and compassionate patient interaction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinically excellent dental care and assists dentists and hygienists as directed.
• Prepares treatment room, sterilizes instruments, and passes instruments to the dentist.
• Assists with placement and finishing of restorations and fitting of crowns and dentures.

Skills

Communication skills

Dental terminology knowledge

Equipment proficiency

Education

EFDA certification

CPR/BLS certification

High School Diploma

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.