Mortenson Dental Partners·Indianapolis, Indiana
The EFDA delivers high-quality clinical dental care and assists dentists and hygienists with diagnostics and treatment room preparation. Key tasks include placing permanent restorations, making temporary crowns, and applying sealants.
Are you passionate about creating healthy, beautiful smiles while working in a friendly and supportive environment?
Do you thrive in a role where your skills make a real difference in patients’ lives?
If so, we’d love to meet you!
We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate EFDA to join our team.
Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in an environment where both patients and team members are treated with respect, trust, and genuine support.
Delivers clinically excellent dental care through education and quality treatment. Assists dentists and hygienists in quality diagnosis through X-rays, verbal communication, and other dental tests as directed. Prepares treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for the dentist's access; suctioning; and passing instruments. Places and finishes permanent restorations, completes preliminary Impressions, makes and polishes temporary crowns, removal temporary crowns, and fitting of permanent crowns and bridges, adjusting occlusions and interproximal areas, application of sealants, and adjusting partials and dentures.
Certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or equivalent. Current CPR/BLS certification. High School Diploma or equivalent Strong knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and equipment. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company’s determination that the candidate has successfully passed a background check, including a drug screen. We are an equal-opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates equally.
Candidates must hold an EFDA certification, a current CPR/BLS certification, and a high school diploma. Strong knowledge of dental terminology and equipment is required.
Market context
In Indiana, dental assistant roles are often in steady demand in general and pediatric practices, especially for candidates who can support chairside care and clinical workflows. These jobs are competitive because employers commonly look for formal training, CPR/First Aid, and added credentials such as CDA, X-ray, sealant, or pediatric experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and tailor your application to the specific clinical skills listed.
