Dental Assistant or Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA)

Job overview

The Dental Assistant or Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) position is onsite in Thornton, CO, with compensation of $24–$30 per hour plus monthly performance-based bonus opportunities. This full-time role is with an established general dentistry practice. The assistant supports dentists and patients through chairside assistance, operatory preparation, sterilization, patient history updates, and post-operative instructions. The role also helps maintain supplies and supports safe, organized dental care; applicants need at least two years of experience and X-ray certification.

What you'll do

• Review and update patient health histories
• select and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies for each operatory
• sterilize instruments according to OSHA regulations
• assist the dentist chairside with four-handed dentistry
• provide post-operative care instructions
• assist with ordering and stocking supplies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

expanded duties dental assistant

edda

thornton co

onsite

full-time

general dentistry

chairside assistance

four-handed dentistry

x-ray certification

monday–thursday

$24–$30/hour

apple tree dental north

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) match, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.

Why this role

Monday–Thursday schedule, 7:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m.; X-ray certification required; active CPR or willingness to obtain it; certified dental assistant and EDDA experience preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and EAP.

About the employer

Apple Tree Dental North is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.