What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant position at Franklin Dentist?
Let’s Get Radical About Health
We are a holistic and biological airway-focused dental practice seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant who is passionate about whole-body health, loves learning new skills, and thrives in a dynamic clinical environment.
Our practice serves patients of all ages—from infants to adults—and integrates airway health, functional dentistry, and biologically-informed care. This is an incredible opportunity for an assistant who wants more than “routine dentistry” and is excited to grow alongside a forward-thinking team.
Who You Are
- An Expanded Function Dental Assistant
- Curious, coachable, and excited to learn new techniques and technologies
- Comfortable assisting with a wide variety of procedures
- Confident working with infants, children, teens, and adults
- Calm, compassionate, and excellent at making patients feel safe and heard
- Organized, proactive, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Aligned with a holistic, biological, and airway-centered philosophy of care
What You’ll Do
- Assist chairside for a wide range of procedures, including:
- Holistic and biological restorative dentistry
- Airway-focused evaluations and treatments
- Functional appliances and growth guidance
- Infant, pediatric, and adult dental visits
- Support procedures such as:
- Myofunctional and airway-related treatments
- Lip and tongue-tie release appointments (training provided if needed)
- Prepare rooms, instruments, and materials with precision and care
- Educate and support patients and parents throughout treatment visits
- Maintain sterilization, infection control, and clinical organization
- Collaborate closely with doctors and team members to deliver exceptional care
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay with opportunities for growth
- Hands-on training in airway, functional, and holistic dentistry
- A supportive, growth-oriented team culture
- Exposure to advanced procedures not typically found in traditional practices
- Continuing education opportunities
- A meaningful role where your work directly impacts patients’ overall health
How to Apply (Important)
To ensure alignment with our culture and values, please submit:
- Your resume
- A short video introduction (1–2 minutes) telling us:
- Why holistic and airway dentistry interests you
- Why you’d love working with patients from infancy through adulthood
- What excites you about learning new skills
Applications without a video introduction may not be considered.
If you’re ready to expand your skills, deepen your impact, and be part of a practice that truly looks at the whole patient, we’d love to meet you.
Let’s get radical about health—together.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable assisting with patients across all age groups, including infants, children, teens, and adults?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $32