Flex Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Mortenson Dental Partners•Indianapolis, IN

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gentle Dentist is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join their team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles in a friendly and supportive environment, where their skills make a real difference in patients’ lives. The practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support. The ideal candidate will be a "Flex Team Member" who loves change, is comfortable commuting to different offices within the Indianapolis area, and can adapt to different personalities to provide assistance where needed.

Requirements

Certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment.
Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Ability to adapt to different personalities and provide assistance where it is needed.
Comfortable commuting to different offices within the Indianapolis area.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a "Flex Team Member" role.

Responsibilities

Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment.
Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed.
Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments.
Places and finishes permanent restorations, completes preliminary Impressions, makes and polishes temporary crowns, removal temporary crowns, and fitting of permanent crowns and bridges, adjusting occlusions and interproximal areas, application of sealants, and adjusting partials and dentures.