06/12/2009

What do I need to do to become an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)?

Interested in becoming an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) but don''t know what the regulations are? Well, we''re here to help.

Be sure to check out the Pennsylvania Code for information on Continuing Dental Education.

Also, click on the Pennsylvania Application for Permanent EFDA Certification

And here''s what the PA Dental Association says...

Expanded Function Dental Assistants

Candidates for certification as expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) must submit verification for one of the following:

* graduation with an Associate Degree from an EFDA program at a 2-year college or institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education Council on Postsecondary Accreditation

* graduation from a dental hygiene school accredited by the ADA Commission on Accreditation, at which a minimum of 75 hours of clinical and didactic instruction in restorative functions were completed

* completion of an EFDA certification program, including at least 200 hours of clinical and didactic instruction, from a program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation or an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education Council on Postsecondary Accreditation

Candidates also must pass an examination containing both written and clinical components acceptable to the SBOD.

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