Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Job Description
We are a two doctor, family dental practice seeking an Experienced Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable assisting with a variety of clinical procedures and helping provide excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Chairside assisting during dental procedures
- Taking high-quality digital dental radiographs
- Placing, contouring, and polishing composite restorations as permitted under Kentucky EDDA regulations
- Sterilization and infection control
- Operatory setup and breakdown
- Assisting with patient education and treatment coordination
Qualifications:
- Current X-ray certification required
- EDDA certification
- Experience placing composite restorations.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Reliable, positive, and team-oriented attitude
- Coronal polishing certification a plus but no needed.
- Dentrix experience a plus but not required
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Costco Membership
- Gas allowance
- Health Benefit reimbursement
- NO evening Hours, Monday-Th, 8-5, w/ 2 Fridays at month till 2pm.
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunity to grow with a modern, patient-focused practice
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Composite materials • Event breakdown • Direct patient care • Paid training • Teamwork • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Composite resin restorations • Restoration • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • High school diploma or GED • X-Ray Certification • Dental sterilization procedures • Chairside coronal polishing • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • In-person • Employee discount • Patient education • EFDA Certification • EDDA Certification • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Salary
- 23 - 28 USD hourly (46,000 - 56,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in KY: $39k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
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