Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) – Comprehensive Dental Care – Crown Point, IN

Comprehensive Dental Care is looking for a skilled Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their clinical skills, enjoys working in a team environment, and wants to be part of a well organized, patient focused practice.Our assistants are valued members of the clinical team and play an important role in patient experience and practice success.Comprehensive Dental Care is part of Vision Dental Partners, a doctor led dental group focused on strong teams, excellent patient care, and long term practice stability.

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Full benefits package including:• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance • Life insurance
• Internal employee dental plan
• Paid time off • Paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account
• Uniform allowance
  

• Assist the doctor chairside during a wide range of procedures
• Set up and break down treatment rooms
• Take dental radiographs
• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Sterilize instruments and maintain OSHA and CDC compliance
• Provide patient education and post treatment instructions
• Help create a smooth patient flow and positive experience
• Support hygiene when needed
• Manage lab cases and follow up on deliveries
  

• Place and contour composite restorations (per Indiana EFDA guidelines)
• Assist with temporary crowns and restorations
• Take impressions and fabricate temporaries as permitted
• Perform coronal polishing
• Assist with additional expanded duties allowed under Indiana EFDA regulations

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a strong clinical team and contribute to a positive, professional environment

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Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Duties (if applicable and permitted by state law):

• Placing and contouring amalgam restorations
• Assisting with the placement and removal of temporary crowns and bridges
• Performing preliminary orthodontic procedures, such as taking orthodontic records and impressions
• Assisting with the placement and removal of periodontal dressings
• Fabricating custom trays for fluoride and other dental materials
• Performing essential dental lab procedures, such as pouring and trimming models and fabricating bleaching trays

• Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) in Indiana
• Dental assisting experience required
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
• Positive team attitude
• Strong communication skills with patients and team
• Reliable and professional work ethic
• Someone looking for a long term opportunity

If you want to work in a practice where your skills are respected and your team supports you, we would love to talk with you.

Apply today!