Expanded dental assistant

Position Title: Lead Expanded Dental Assistant (Implants & Digital Dentistry)

Location: Coppell&Arlington
Practice: 10DaySmiles / Ignatius Dental
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Expanded Dental Assistant to join our growing private practice. This is a leadership-level role designed for a confident, skilled professional who can support both clinical and administrative workflows while helping drive efficiency, elevate patient experience, and contribute to long-term practice growth.

This is not a traditional assistant position — we are looking for someone who can take ownership, lead, and grow with the practice.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support:

• Assist doctor chairside in advanced procedures, including implants and full-arch (All-on-4) cases
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and surgical setups
• Support surgical workflows including extractions, bone grafting, and implant placement
• Take digital impressions, X-rays, and intraoral scans
• Assist with delivery and adjustment of temporary and final restorations

Patient Management:

• Guide patients through treatment phases with confidence and clarity
• Reinforce treatment plans and support case acceptance
• Deliver a high-level patient experience from consultation through completion
• Maintain strong communication and follow-up with patients

Front & Back Office Support:

• Assist with scheduling coordination and daily workflow efficiency
• Collaborate with front office to ensure smooth patient flow
• Help manage case progression, readiness, and follow-ups

Lab & CAD-CAM Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and maintain clear communication with dental laboratories to ensure accuracy, timelines, and quality of restorations
• Manage case submissions, prescriptions, and follow-ups for implants, full-arch cases, crowns, and prosthetics
• Support in-house digital workflows including scanning, design, and milling
• Assist with CAD-CAM design for crowns, bridges, temporaries, and full-arch restorations (training available)
• Operate and maintain in-office milling units and digital equipment
• Ensure proper case documentation, file organization, and quality control
• Collaborate closely with the doctor on design accuracy, occlusion, esthetics, and function
• Troubleshoot and adjust restorations prior to delivery

Leadership & Growth:

• Take initiative in improving systems and clinical efficiency
• Help train and support team members
• Maintain accountability and high standards across the practice
• Serve as a key leader in a growth-focused, high-performance environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dental assisting experience required
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience with dental implants and surgical procedures
• Familiarity with CAD-CAM and digital dentistry workflows preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Bonus and performance incentives
• Opportunity for leadership and career growth
• Stable, long-term position working directly with one doctor
• Supportive, growth-driven team culture
• Exposure to advanced implant and digital dentistry workflows

Our Vision

At 10DaySmiles, we are building more than a practice — we are building a long-term team. We are looking for someone who wants to grow, lead, and establish a lasting career in a high-performing, patient-centered environment.

If you are ready for a higher-level role and want to be part of something meaningful, we encourage you to apply.

Apply by sending your resume to: [Your Email]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person