EDDA-Dental Assistant

Appletree Dental is an established general dentistry clinic seeking an experienced EDDA-Dental Assistant to join our team full time! We are located near 136th and I-25 and 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. Our ideal EDDA-Dental Assistant 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
Rate: $28-$30/hr, plus bonus opportunities

Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holiday Pay, matching 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid training and more.

Your primary duties and responsibilities include:
*Welcoming patients into the practice 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
*EDDA Certification preferred
*CDA Preferred
*X-Ray certification required
*CPR/BLS Certification required
*Reliable, hard working, and attention to detail
*Denticon software experience is a plus but not required

Accepting applications until the position has been filled

At Appletree Dental we strive to be the best dentist office in Thornton. We work to improve the patient experience while keeping your smile healthy and bright. Plus, we want your visit to be comfortable, which is why we offer heated massage chairs, pillows, and noise-canceling headphones. We now have two locations to make it easier to schedule you for regular cleanings and speciality appointments.

Disposable gowns, Latex gloves, N95 masks, Nitrile gloves, Regular masks, Additional: Upon request: Head coverings, booties, disposible gowns.