The expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) technology program prepares one for a career as an advanced dental professional employed by private dental offices, dental clinics and public health facilities.

This program is available to students who are interested in learning expanded restorative procedures (how to fill teeth) and are currently Ohio or nationally certified dental assistants (CDA), registered dental hygienists (RDH), or dental hygiene students who have completed a minimum of one year in an ADA accredited degree program.

After two semesters of study and completion of the major courses, students will earn a certificate of competency and are eligible to sit for the Ohio EFDA examination offered by the Commission on Dental Testing. If successful on the state’s written and practical exam, and upon registration with the Ohio State Dental Board, a successful applicant will be permitted to use the EFDA initials following their name.

An associate of technical studies in expanded functions dental auxiliary technology may be earned through the completion of additional coursework during three additional semesters of study.

Major courses (DHY226, DHY227) only offer a fall or spring start.

Enrollment in the EFDA program is limited. Admission is offered to eligible applicants on a space available basis. The EFDA program requires a separate application; admission to the College does not automatically
mean acceptance into the EFDA program.

Suggested Course Sequence

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First Semester		Credit Hours
IDS115	Master Student	3
DHY128	Intro to Dental Terminology and Basic Anatomy *	2
BIO101	Intro to Anatomy and Physiology	3
BCA120	Business Computer Applications	4
PSY121	General Psychology	3
		15
Second Semester
DHY226	Expanded Dental Assisting I	1
DHY227	Expanded Dental Assisting II	2
BUS121	Business Administration	4
		7
Third Semester
DHY228	Directed Clinical Practice	4
ENG124	College Composition	3
BIO121	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
SOC121	Sociology	3
		14
Fourth Semester
CHM121	General Chemistry	4
COM121	Effective Speaking	3
	Social Science Elective	3
BIO122	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
		14
Fifth Semester
COM122	Communication Theory	3
BIO124	Pathophysiology	3
PHL122	Ethics	3
BIO221	Principles of Microbiology	4
		13
	TOTAL CREDITS	65

* Required course in the associate degree in technical studies expanded functions dental auxiliary major.