Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Overview:

"You belong here with us at Bright Now! Dental"

 

We're looking for a EDDA professional who will work closely with our Dentist. 

Our commitment is in everything we do.

Schedule (days/hours): Monday-Friday, 1 Saturday a Month (must have exp-5+yrs and no need for EDDA cert if they have 10 yrs exp) Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, oral surgery, and other dental procedures.
• Provide four-handed chairside assistance and anticipate the dentist’s needs during treatment.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment before and after procedures.
• Take and process dental radiographs, including FMX and other required diagnostic images.
• Take dental impressions and assist with study models.
• Assist with composite and multi-surface restorations, crown and bridge procedures, dentures, root canals, extractions, and other restorative procedures.
• Place and remove rubber dams, matrices, and other dental isolation materials as permitted.
• Assist with temporary restorations and temporary crowns or bridges as permitted under applicable Colorado regulations and office protocols.
• Remove excess cement from restorations and appliances as directed.
• Perform coronal polishing and apply sealants when appropriately trained and authorized.
• Assist with denture procedures, including impressions, adjustments, and related laboratory procedures.
• Prepare and maintain instruments and materials used during dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate clinical charting and treatment documentation.
• Obtain and record patient medical and dental histories and vital signs as needed.
• Provide patients with appropriate post-operative and oral hygiene instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Monitor and maintain patient comfort and safety throughout treatment.
• Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, infection-control, sterilization, and safety procedures.
• Properly sterilize and disinfect instruments and treatment areas.
• Dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely and according to established protocols.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories.
• Monitor dental supplies and communicate inventory needs to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and keeping the schedule on track.
• Provide professional, compassionate, and courteous patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, front-office staff, and other members of the dental team.
• Perform additional clinical and office duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

      Must have certs to be hired:

• CPR or BLS
• EDDA license preferred or must have 10 years exp without it

Compensation: $22-30/hr About:

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

careers@smilebrands.com