EDDA-Dental Assistant

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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