(Expanded Functions Dental Assistant/Radiology (EFDA)

Course Description: This 40 hour course of study is designed to reacquaint dental auxiliaries in accordance with the guidelines of the State of Florida Board of Dentistry and current Florida law with basic principles and background required for certification in Radiology Health and Safety. The course includes the theory and hands-on coronal polishing, alginate impressions, application and removal of periodontal dressings, fluoride application, sealants, base and liner placement, rubber dam, placement and removal, fabrication of temporary crowns and matrix and wedge placement.  The radiology portion of the program includes the identification of the x-ray head, characteristics of the x-ray beam, film placement and development, procedures and the importance of operator and patient safety. The course is taught on a Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

All applicants are required to prove current work experience as a dental assistant and/or dental auxiliary.

A diploma of completion will be awarded after satisfactory completion of the didactic requirements, as well as achieving a passing grade on a written test.


EXPANDED DUTIES FOR THE DENTAL AUXILLARY PERSONNEL


Course Objective: To prepare the student with sufficient theoretical knowledge and specialized skills to enable them to perform additional functions in assisting the dentist.

Program Description: The course of study includes the theory and hands on for coronal polishing; alginate impressions; application and removal of periodontal dressing; application of fluoride; sealant, base and liner placement; rubber dam placement and removal; fabrication of temporary crown and matrix and wedge placement. A certificate is issued upon successful completion of the program.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have completed one year of experience as dental assistant under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist, are currently working as a dental assistant or the applicant can submit documentation showing completion of an accredited dental assisting program (cannot be a correspondence course). The course length is 40 clock hours for three consecutive weekends.

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