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 team of General Dentists who values our 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 offer a robust benefits package, competitive hourly wage, bonus opportunities, professional development, PTO, and holiday pay. 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.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.87 - $27.72 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Thornton, CO 80241: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person