EFDA Course Dates & Registration
- Each specific course will have one date listed at a time.
- As each either fills or the deadline passes, the next course date will be listed.
- Most courses will be held at least every other month, though some courses may be held monthly, based on demand.
Please continue to check back for new course dates! All courses are at the MDA Training Center in Jefferson City! Scroll down to Additional Information, Course Location for full details.
Restorative I
Friday, June 7 - 10am to 3pm
MDA Clinical Training Center, Jefferson City
Preferred Registration Deadline: April 26
Final Registration Deadline: May 24
Before registering, read the Restorative I Course Details.
Course Fee: If your supervising dentist is a Member of the MDA, the cost is the Member Fee. If not, the cost is the Non-Member Fee. Member Fee $600; Non-Member Fee $900
Restorative II
Clinical Session - Friday, June 28 - 8am to 5pm
Competency Exam - Tuesday, July 30 - 10am-1pm
MDA Clinical Training Center, Jefferson City
Final Registration Deadline: May 31
Before registering, read the Restorative II Course Details.
Course Fee: If your supervising dentist is a Member of the MDA, the cost is the Member Fee. If not, the cost is the Non-Member Fee. Member Fee $975; Non-Member Fee $1450
Eligibility Requirements: To register for a Restorative II course, you must have your Missouri Dental Board issued Restorative I Permit, which the MDA will verify before accepting your registration. This permit is not to be confused with any of the following: 1) Restorative I Certificate of Completion issued by the Restorative I course provider, 2) Missouri Test of Basic Dental Assisting Skills Certificate, 3) Certified Dental Assistant Certification issued by DANB, or 4) Dental Assisting Program Diploma or Certificate. No one is allowed to register without this permit; there are no exceptions or special considerations!
Restorative II Remediation
Thursday, April 25
Wednesday, May 22
Each one held at the MDA Clinical Training Center, Jefferson City
Before registering, read the Restorative II Remediation Exam Details.
A registration form must be completed and payment received before a remediation is scheduled. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and there is a maximum number that can be accepted during each exam date given.
All Remediation Exams are held in a dental office in Jefferson City. Exams typically begin around 10am for some auxiliaries and will be scheduled based on how many restorations need to completed. Approximately one week prior to the exam, an email will be sent regarding the exam start time and address/location details.
Total fees are calculated based on the number of restorations an auxiliary needs to remediate. The cost per restoration/prep is $125.
Fixed Prosthodontics
Friday, May 31 – 10am to 3pm
MDA Clinical Training Center, Jefferson City
Preferred Registration Deadline: April 19
Final Registration Deadline: May 17
Before registering, read the Fixed Prosthodontics Course Details.
Course Fee: If your supervising dentist is a Member of the MDA, the cost is the Member Fee. If not, the cost is the Non-Member Fee. Member Fee $700; Non-Member Fee $1050
Removable Prosthodontics
Friday, May 17 – 10am to 3pm
MDA Clinical Training Center, Jefferson City
Preferred Registration Deadline: April 5
Final Registration Deadline: May 3
Before registering, read the Removable Prosthetics Course Details.
Course Fee: If your supervising dentist is a Member of the MDA, the cost is the Member Fee. If not, the cost is the Non-Member Fee. Member Fee $700; Non-Member Fee $1050
Orthodontics
Saturday, April 20 – 10am to 3pm
MDA Clinical Training Center, Jefferson City
THIS COURSE DATE IS FULL. NEW DATE COMING SOON!
Before registering, read through the Orthodontic Course Details.
Course Fee: If your supervising dentist is a Member of the MDA, the cost is the Member Fee. If not, the cost is the Non-Member Fee. Member Fee $600; Non-Member Fee $900
Clinical Course Pre-Work
This is a self‐instruction module you must complete before attending the Orthodontics Clinical Lab. The goal of this exercise is to help you get comfortable with pliers, orthodontic wire and making actual bends. If you do not have access to the supplies needed, you may purchase a kit from the MDA, which includes #139 Birdbeak pliers, #16 Distal End Cutter and 14” Straight/.018” Round stainless wire. Click for a form to purchase the kit.
Basic Skills Review Dates & Registration
Friday, July 19, 2024
MDA Executive Office (Lower Level)
3340 American Ave, Jefferson City MO 65109
Check In: 8:15am
Review Course: 8:30am-1pm
Drinks & Snacks Provided
Course Details
Note: This is a review only and not an Exam proctoring.
Online Registration
Additional Information
Course Location
All EFDA and Basic Skills Review courses are at the Clinical Training Center in the lower level of the MDA Executive Office (3340 American Ave, Jefferson City).
- All EFDA courses (except Restorative II) begin at 10am to allow students (in most cases) to drive in the morning of the course and avoid a hotel stay.
- Basic Skills Review begins at 8:15am.
- If an overnight stay is needed, see this list of hotels with any MDA negotiated discounts and a map with proximity to the Training Center.
Course Registration Process
Before you register for a course and begin your coursework, you should read the overview within each course section to ensure your understanding of the process and various course components.
You will select an available EFDA clinical course date for the expanded functions you desire to attain (Restorative I, Restorative II, Orthodontics, Removable Prosthetics, Fixed Prosthetics).
You must fully complete the course Registration form and waiver and pay your course fee to be considered registered for a course! You also must include with your form and payment a copy of any required certification or permit verification. You may fax or mail the registration materials. You can find a specific form for each course in the section below.
If you register well in advance of the course date and wish to have the online review opened before the normal review period to allow additional study time, you may email the MDA or call 573-634-3436 to make this request. Please allow 5-10 days for information and packets to be mailed.
The MDA works to schedule courses as often as possible to meet the demands of dental assistant EFDA training. If it states there are "no courses scheduled at this time," please note we will add courses as soon as possible. The courses listed below are those that both still have open spots and are not past the final registration deadline.
Course sizes are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis. You are encouraged to register early to ensure availability. You are NOT considered registered until required copies of certification/permits are received by the MDA.
There is a course minimum for 4 registrants to hold a course. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted about moving to the next scheduled course.
Scheduling Courses
The MDA schedules courses as often as possible to meet the demands of dental assistant EFDA training.
If it states there are "no courses scheduled at this time," please note we will add courses as soon as they are scheduled and open for registration. The courses listed below are those that have open spots and are not past the final registration deadline.
- Course sizes are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis. You are encouraged to register early to ensure availability.
- You are NOT considered registered until required copies of certification/permits are received by the MDA.
There is a course minimum for four registrants to hold a course. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted about moving to the next scheduled course.
Become a Course Trainer
At the above link, you will find the currently scheduled EFDA courses the MDA needs dentist trainers to attend and teach.
Our goal for 2024 courses is to get new trainers to attend and onboarded for future courses as well. If you sign up, please make sure that you can attend. We can't hold courses without the trainers. Backup trainers will only be needed should a regular trainer not be able to attend due to illness or emergency.
If all sign up slots are filled, but you would like to be considered for future courses, or have questions about training, contact Mandy Lewis. You also may read this brief overview for details.
