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