Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Toledo Dental Team is seeking a full-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant to join their growing practice in Toledo, OH.

Why this role matters

A great dental visit requires preparation, teamwork, attention to detail, and a clinical team that keeps the day moving while ensuring each patient feels cared for. As an EFDA, you will support the doctor chairside, place restorations within your scope, help maintain clinical flow, and ensure patients feel comfortable and informed.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the doctor during a variety of dental procedures
• Place restorations and perform EFDA duties within your licensed scope of practice
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures
• Support efficient patient flow and help the clinical team stay on schedule
• Take necessary records, radiographs, impressions, or scans as needed and permitted by training/certification
• Educate patients on treatment, post-op instructions, and oral health recommendations
• Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for from start to finish
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Follow infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and practice safety standards
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clean, organized clinical spaces
• Communicate clearly with doctors, hygienists, assistants, front office team members, and leadership
• Support inventory awareness and help ensure clinical supplies are ready when needed
• Jump in where needed to support the team and the patient experience

Qualifications

• Current EFDA certification/licensure in Ohio
• Dental assisting experience
• Radiology certification, if applicable
• Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
• A positive, professional, and service-oriented attitude
• The ability to stay organized in a busy clinical environment
• Strong communication skills with patients and team members
• A team-first mindset and willingness to help where needed
• Comfort using dental software and digital systems
• A dependable, patient-focused approach to your work

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Dental coverage for team members and immediate family
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• A supportive team environment where your clinical skills genuinely matter

About the Role

This role is a great fit for someone who is clinically skilled, positive, dependable, and ready to be part of a team that takes patient care seriously without taking itself too seriously.