Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Lakewood Complete Dentistry

At Lakewood Complete Dentistry, our vision is to redefine the patient dental experience by combining exceptional care with compassionate service. We aim to be the community's trusted destination for an elite dental experience, where every patient receives personalized, top-tier treatment in a welcoming environment. Our commitment to excellence in every detail—whether in our communication, the quality of care, or our dedication to customer service—drives us to elevate the standard of what a dental practice should and can be. We strive to empower each individual to achieve optimal oral health, while fostering lasting relationships that impact both the individual and the community. We are not just a dental practice—we are a team working together to set the benchmark for dental care and experience.

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable person who is looking to build not only a career with our practice but to help build a better community.

Key Responsibilities

Digital crown and bridge impressions

Full and partial denture impressions and adjustments

Making temporary crowns

Comfortable in doing composite fillings

Assisting in dental procedures such as extractions and root canal procedures

Polishing teeth

Taking digital X-rays as needed

Chairside assist during implant placement, implant restoration, veneer preparation, veneer seating, and other advanced restorative and cosmetic procedures

Fabricate, adjust, and cement temporary restorations within the scope of EDDA certification

Educate patients on pre- and post-operative care for implants, veneers, and restorative procedures

Comfortable with making digital crowns

Qualifications

Experience:

Completion of an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) training program preferred.

Current CPR/BLS certification required.

Qualified to perform dental radiography in Colorado; DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification preferred.

Strong communication and patient service skills.

Experience with Open Dental software preferred.

Ability to assist with restorative procedures, impressions, temporary crowns, sealants, and other expanded duties as permitted by Colorado regulations.

Previous dental assisting experience preferred but not required.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. We value attitude, professionalism, and a willingness to learn as much as experience.

Benefits

$25-32 an hour + Bonus

Health insurance

Up to 5 weeks Paid Time Off

Dental

401k matching

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lakewood Complete Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic.