EFDA/EDDA Dental Assistant
D4C Dental Brands
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- Pay
- $23 to $26
- an hour
- Location
- Woodlawn, MD
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 12
- 7 days ago
Career path
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About the company
D4C Dental Brands
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Assist the dentist during procedures and help ensure a smooth patient experience.
- Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and treatment areas.
- Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols.
- Perform expanded dental functions within the scope of state regulations.
- Take dental X-rays and impressions.
- Place and contour restorations, apply sealants, and perform coronal polishing as permitted.
- Prepare patients for treatment and provide post-treatment instructions.
- Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices.
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Monitor dental supplies and help keep the office organized and efficient.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- EFDA/EDDA certification and dental X-ray certification required.
- CPR certification required.
- Nitrous oxide certification, as required by state regulations.
- Ability to perform coronal polishing.
- Previous dental or medical experience preferred.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
- Strong communication, organization, and patient service skills.
- Comfortable learning and using dental software and office technology.
- Reliable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with a team.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- EFDA/EDDA certification and dental X-ray certification required.
- CPR certification required.
- Nitrous oxide certification, as required by state regulations.
- Ability to perform coronal polishing.
- Previous dental or medical experience preferred.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
- Strong communication, organization, and patient service skills.
- Comfortable learning and using dental software and office technology.
- Reliable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with a team.
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
EFDA/EDDA certificationdental X-ray certificationCPR certificationNitrous oxide certificationCoronal polishingCommunicationOrganizationPatient serviceDental software
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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA/EDDA) – Join Our Growing Team! Be part of something new! We’re looking for a skilled, dependable, and patient-focused Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA/EDDA) to join our growing dental office. This is a great opportunity to make an impact from the start, work alongside a supportive team, and grow into a full-time position as the office expands in 2027. If you enjoy helping patients feel comfortable, supporting quality dental care, and using your expanded skills to make a difference, we’d love to meet you! Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Friday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM to start. Opportunity to transition to full-time hours in 2027 as the office grows. Key Responsibilities: Assist the dentist during procedures and help ensure a smooth patient experience. Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and treatment areas. Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols. Perform expanded dental functions within the scope of state regulations. Take dental X-rays and impressions. Place and contour restorations, apply sealants, and perform coronal polishing as permitted. Prepare patients for treatment and provide post-treatment instructions. Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices. Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation. Monitor dental supplies and help keep the office organized and efficient. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. EFDA/EDDA certification and dental X-ray certification required. CPR certification required. Nitrous oxide certification, as required by state regulations. Ability to perform coronal polishing. Previous dental or medical experience preferred. Bilingual skills are a plus. Strong communication, organization, and patient service skills. Comfortable learning and using dental software and office technology. Reliable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with a team. Why Join Us? Join a new office where you can contribute to building a positive team culture, deliver quality patient care, and grow alongside the practice. With the opportunity to transition into a full-time role in 2027, this is a chance to build your future with us!