EDDA-Dental Assistant
Job Description
Apple Tree Dental, located near 136th and I-25 in Thornton, is hiring an experienced EDDA-Dental Assistant with a background in general dentistry. At Apple Tree Dental, our team members are the most critical resource to fulfill our vision of being the customer experience industry leader. We foster a culture where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled. We are led by a fantastic General Dentist who values his team, invests in training, and provides a variety of dental treatments – you will not be bored!
This is a full-time, Monday-Thursday position. We seek an EDDA-Dental Assistant who will bring reliability, a strong work ethic, a fun attitude, and a team-oriented and patient-centric focus to our practice.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:15pm
Benefits: We offer a competitive hourly rate, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD-LTD, critical illness, matching 401k, PTO, holiday pay, paid training and more.
Your Primary Duties And Responsibilities Include
- Welcoming patients into the practice with a genuine and caring welcome using the patient’s name
- Preparing patients for treatment to ensure the highest level of care and comfort are achieved
- Preparing rooms for surgical and restorative procedures
- A thorough review of patient health history adding updates as necessary
- Assisting the Dentist chairside and the ability to work independently as well
- Capturing diagnostic radiographs
- Capturing 3D scans – experience with iTero is a plus
- Assisting with Invisalign cases
- Placing composite restorations
- Assisting with all types of prosthodontic procedures
- Providing postoperative instructions after procedures, answering any questions patients may have about dental care provided, and scheduling appointments for follow-up care
- Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
- Maintaining a timely schedule
- Managing lab cases, including tracking, progress, and delivery
- Monitoring and maintaining inventory and supplies
- Monitoring and maintaining dental equipment
Requirements
- 2 + years of EDDA experience is required
- X-Ray certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Reliable, hard working, and attention to detail
- Denticon software experience is a plus but not required
Accepting applications until: 2/28
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