Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Extended Duties Dental Assistant / EDDA

Palmer Park Dentistry

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:45 AM–5:00 PM

$24–$27 per hour

Palmer Park Dentistry is looking for an experienced Extended Duties Dental Assistant to join our team in Colorado Springs.

This is a great opportunity for an EDDA who wants to use the full range of their skills in a modern, patient-focused practice. We are looking for someone who is confident chairside, steady under pressure, and serious about delivering excellent care. Our patients deserve to feel comfortable, informed, and respected, and our assistants play a major role in making that happen.

If you are looking for a role where your skills matter, your pace matters, and your ability to connect with patients matters, this could be a strong fit.

Why Palmer Park Dentistry

At Palmer Park Dentistry, we provide modern, conservative dental care while helping patients feel right at home. Our team works together to create lasting relationships with patients and help them feel confident in their smiles.

This is not a passive assisting role. We are looking for an EDDA who can stay organized, anticipate the doctor’s needs, communicate clearly with patients, and help keep a busy clinical day moving smoothly.

Schedule

Monday–Friday

7:45 AM–5:00 PM

Full-time position

Pay & Benefits

$24–$27 per hour, based on experience

Medical insurance with company-paid contribution

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid basic life insurance

Voluntary options for supplemental life and AD&D insurance, critical illness coverage, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident coverage

401(k) with up to 4% match

PTO and paid holidays

What You’ll Do

Prepare operatories for patient treatment

Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards

Assist the dentist directly during procedures using four-handed dentistry

Take x-rays and intraoral photos

Accurately and efficiently treatment plan based on the doctor’s diagnosis

Provide patient education and post-operative instructions

Perform lab duties, including pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns

Stock supplies and maintain equipment

Accurately document and maintain patient health information

Place temporary and permanent restorations and shape to proper contour

Remove sutures and place rubber dams as directed by the dentist

Place sealants

Apply fluoride

Perform coronal polishing

Take final impressions

Monitor nitrous oxide

Support the clinical team wherever needed to keep the day running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

EDDA certification or at least 1 year of EDDA experience

CPR/BLS certification required

Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments

Confidence working in a busy dental environment

Strong chairside assisting skills

Ability to anticipate needs and stay one step ahead

Excellent patient communication skills

Professional, calming, and compassionate bedside manner

Strong attention to detail with documentation and treatment planning

Team-first mindset

Proficiency with dental software such as Open Dental or Dentrix

Knowledge of prosthodontics and restorative procedures

Experience with clear aligners such as Invisalign is a plus

About Palmer Park Dentistry

Palmer Park Dentistry is a comprehensive dental practice serving patients in Colorado Springs. Our team is committed to modern, conservative care, strong patient relationships, and a positive experience from start to finish.

We believe great dentistry is about more than procedures. It is about trust, communication, comfort, and doing the right thing for each patient. That takes a strong team, and we are looking for an EDDA who wants to be part of that standard.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced EDDA looking for a full-time role where you can use your skills, support a great team, and help patients feel confident in their care, we would love to meet you.

Apply today to join Palmer Park Dentistry.