Name: Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification
Price: 600.00 USD

This EFDA Certification Course is for dental assistants with at least three months of on-the-job experience and prior training in expanded functions. Students must demonstrate proficiency in EFDA procedures and pass the online exam with a minimum score of 75%. Upon completion, students will earn the Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification, qualifying them to perform these procedures as required by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

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Certification Overview

This course is divided into two required parts:

Part 1: Online Exam

You will complete the EFDA state board exam online (50 questions). Study materials are provided upon registration, and the exam must be submitted at least 48 hours before your scheduled hands-on session. A passing score of 75% or higher is required to proceed.

Part 2: Clinical Assessment

This portion takes place in person at our training facility and evaluates your ability to perform EFDA procedures. Students will complete a series of required procedures, and an instructor will review all work for accuracy. While this is not an instructional course, instructors are available throughout the session to assist and answer questions as needed. You will also complete a paper-based dental charting test as part of the evaluation. To be eligible for certification, students must be proficient in performing Expanded Functions procedures in a clinical setting

Once both parts are successfully completed, you will receive your Florida EFDA Certification.

This is a hybrid certification course. The informational modules and State Board Exam for the Expanded Functions Certification must be completed online (Part 1) before attending the in-person clinical hands-on lab portion (Part 2) at our facility on the date you select at registration.

Upon demonstrating competency in the clinical hands-on lab and achieving a score of 75% or higher on both online exams, you will be awarded a Florida Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification.

Eligibility Requirements:

A minimum of 3 months of on-the-job training in a dental office is required before attending this course.
You must be able to perform EFDA procedures independently in Part 2 (see the Performance Checklist for procedures required to be completed during Part 2).
This is a Certification Course, not a training course. You will be performing EFDA procedures for evaluation, and we are certifying your competency. You may perform the procedures as you were originally taught.

Employment Verification:
To attend this course, you must submit an Employment Verification Form signed by a licensed dentist. This form must confirm that you have worked under the dentist’s supervision for at least 3 months and that you can perform EFDA procedures.

Important Note: This course does not provide instruction on how to perform EFDA procedures. It is solely designed to certify that you are competent in completing them.

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The total cost for the 1-Day EFDA Certification Course is $600.

This course is completed in two parts:

Online Exam
Complete the EFDA state board exam online at your own pace before your scheduled in-person session. Exams must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance, and a passing score is required to proceed.

In-Person Clinical Session
Held at our training facility from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on your selected date. During this session, you will complete all required EFDA procedures in a real clinical setting.

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Clinical Paper Charting
Polishing Clinical Crowns
Take an Alginate Impression
Pour a Study Model
Apply Dental Sealants
Place & Remove a Dental Dam
Place & Remove a Matrix Band
Place & Remove Retraction Cord
Fabricate a Temporary Crown
Removal of Excess Dental Cement
Place & Remove Temporary Restorations
Apply Bases & Liners
Suture Removal

YouTube Playlist: EFDA Procedure Review

For students who would like a refresher on the procedures required in Part 2 of the Certification Course, we provide step-by-step video tutorials on our YouTube Channel. These videos cover all EFDA procedures that must be performed during Part 2, the clinical hands-on portion.

To access:

Go to our YouTube Channel.
Select “Playlists”.
Open “Dental Assistant Clinical Procedures” under the EFDA/X-ray Certification Procedures Playlist.

Reviewing these videos before attending Part 2 is highly recommended to help you feel prepared and confident when performing the required procedures without instruction.

Supplies

Required Supplies for Part 2 – Clinical Hands-On Portion (EFDA Course)

Students must bring the following supplies to Part 2, the Clinical Hands-On portion of the Certification Course:

Instruments & Equipment:

4-Hole Slow Speed Motor with Straight Attachment (for polishing & making a temporary PFM with acrylic bur)
Basic Set-Up: mirror, explorer, cotton pliers, air-water tip
Safety Glasses & Mask

Disposables:

Patient Bib
Saliva Ejector
2×2 Gauze (minimum of 4–5 pieces)
Disposable Gloves (minimum of 5 pairs)
Tray Covers

Materials for Clinical Procedures:

Retraction Cord and Cord Packer (any size)
Acrylic Bur
Temporary Crown & Bridge Material (your office’s choice)
Temporary Cement
Mixing Pad & Spatula (for Temporary Cement)
Prophy Paste, Disposable Prophy Angle, Floss
Alginate Material (enough for 1 upper or 1 lower impression)
Plaster or Stone (enough to pour study models from alginate impression)
Alginate Impression Trays (Maxillary & Mandibular – medium and large sizes)
Mixing Bowls & Spatulas (for alginate impressions and study models)
IRM and Cavit (or other temporary filling material your office uses)
Base or Liner (Fuji, Dycal, Ketac, Lime Lite – any material your office uses)
Dental Dam Material, Posterior Molar Clamp, Dental Dam Forceps, Dental Dam Frame
Tofflemire Retainer, Matrix Band, Wooden Wedge

Important Notes

Supplies are not provided by the school. Students must either bring all required items listed above or rent supplies for $50 through the school.
To rent supplies after registration:
1. Log in to your account at www.academy4da.com.
2. Navigate to “Payments/Add to Cart” at the top of the Home Page.
3. Scroll down to 1-Day Certification Courses.
4. Add to your cart the $50 EFDA Course Supplies, and proceed to Check Out. This must be completed before attending Part 2 of the course.
If you are bringing your own supplies, you are responsible for bringing every item listed above. The school does not provide individual supplies to students who choose not to rent.

Instrument Rental

Supplies are NOT provided by the school. Students must either bring all required items listed above or rent supplies for $50 through the school.

To rent supplies after registration:
1. Log in to your account at www.academy4da.com.
2. Navigate to “Payments/Add to Cart” at the top of the Home Page.
3. Scroll down to 1-Day Certification Courses.
4. Add to your cart the $50 Combo Course Supplies, and proceed to Check Out. This must be completed before attending Part 2 of the course.

If you are bringing your own supplies, you are responsible for bringing every item listed above. The school does not provide individual supplies to students who choose not to rent. For the X-ray Certification Course, the school will provide the X-ray Rinns and necessary materials. All other items must be brought by the student unless the supply rental option is purchased.

The school does not provide individual supplies for students who choose not to rent supplies, do not bring all required items because their office does not use them, or forget any required supplies on the day of class.

FL Board of Dentistry - Dental Assistant/Expanded Duties FAQs

The state of Florida requires all dental assistants to hold two certifications before working with patients:

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification
Dental Radiology (X-ray) Certification

Florida does not typically accept dental assisting certifications from other states, as the state does not have reciprocity agreements. In addition, Florida does not accept the CDA Certification from DANB as a substitute for state-required credentials.

For more information, please visit the Florida Board of Dentistry Website under Dental Assistant / Expanded Duties FAQs.

To reschedule your Part 2 clinical session, you must notify the Business Office in writing at least 7 days before your scheduled class date. Requests made less than 7 days in advance will incur a $100 transfer fee.

Refund requests must also be submitted in writing and will be reviewed in accordance with the Cancellation and Refund Policy outlined in your online registration form.

Please keep in mind:

All refunds are subject to a 3.5% credit/debit card processing fee
A $25 nonrefundable registration fee will be applied to cancellations made after registration
Both parts of the course must be completed within 90 days of registration
After 90 days, course access expires, and no refunds will be issued