Position Summary:

The Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) plays a critical role in supporting the dentist during clinical procedures, delivering excellent patient care, and enhancing the efficiency of the dental team. The EDDA performs a wide range of expanded clinical and administrative tasks within their scope of practice as defined by state law, while promoting a positive, patient-focused experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Support:

• Assist the dentist during a variety of procedures including restorative, prosthodontic, and surgical treatments.
• Fabricate, place, and remove temporary crowns and bridges.
• Take quality dental X-rays (intraoral, panoramic) and digital intraoral scans.
• Perform coronal polishing, pack cord, and take impressions and bite registrations.
• Complete denture soft relines
• Apply dental sealants and fluoride varnish as appropriate.
• Execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow during daily operations.
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care instructions.

Infection Control and Setup:

• Set up and break down operatories before and after treatment following proper infection control protocols.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment in accordance with OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Manage operatory cleanliness and ensure proper labeling of clean/dirty zones.

Administrative and Patient Interaction:

• Greet and support patients, ensuring excellent customer service experience.
• Enter patient treatment plans and support documentation in the EHR system.
• Present cases and educate patients on insurance benefits and financial options.
• Support patient charting and documentation for the dentist.
• Perform various office and clerical tasks as needed, including inventory and supply management.
• Collaborate with the entire dental team to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality care.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Active license, registration, or permit to perform expanded duties as required by state regulations.
• Valid radiography (X-ray) certification.
• EFDA certification required
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• 1+ years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and chairside assisting techniques.
• Proficient in temporary crown and bridge fabrication, cord packing, and intraoral scanning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment with a focus on patient care and safety.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity for clinical tasks.
• Able to assist with equipment setup/takedown and move throughout the clinic for patient care.

Want to learn more? Call or text Lisa at 855-957-4375 or email lthompson@mobiledentists.com

Big Smiles is the nation's leading in-school dental program founded almost two decades ago by two moms, who happen to also be dentists. The founders saw a tremendous need among underserved school aged children who did not have easy access to dental care and who often suffered from poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, pain and associated medical problems. Knowing that many parents could not take their children to the dentist due to issues including time off from work and transportation challenges, they sought to bring the care to the need. Today, through its dental partners, Big Smiles provides preventative and restorative care to approximately 500,000 children per year.

Tooth decay is the most common, and preventable disease among children, more common than asthma. In fact, each year, over 51 million school hours are lost due to oral health related issues.

Big Smiles affiliates with state licensed dentists, hygienists and assistants who use state-of-the-art portable equipment to provide all services onsite, directly in the school or in a self-contained mobile dental facility on site at the school. If portable equipment is used, classrooms, auditoriums or other school venues are literally transformed into fully functional dental offices for the day. Our expertise, obtained through years of experience bringing mobile dental care to schools, as well as through our highly qualified staff, enables us to bring exceptional care with minimal disruption to the normal school routine.

Big Smiles is currently active in 20 states and has ongoing strategic partnerships with over 8,000 school districts, including 21 of the 25 largest school districts in the country.

Given the ongoing lack of access for many underserved children across the country, our services are in great demand and we are always looking for caring, compassionate professionals to join our team and play their part in making a difference in the lives of today's underserved children.

Rewarding Work. Competitive Compensation. Big Smiles.

Big Smiles is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.