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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Franklin Dentist
Franklin, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

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

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