Prework completed through online modules
- Self-review: Comprised of both PDF downloads and PowerPoint slides, with text, photos, illustrations and instructional videos to prepare you for the clinical portion)
Online modules include:
1. A separate Module for each of the expanded functions being taught
2. PowerPoint slides, comprised of text, photos, illustrations and instructional videos
3. Accompanying online practice quiz for each Module
4. Outline and Skills Standards (PDF) of the online instruction
Clinical skills instruction
- Dentist-taught: Comprised of hands-on demonstration and student performing skills to show minimal competency to receive certificate of expanded functions
Clinical sessions include:
1. Prerequisite Exam*
2. Overview of instruments and materials
3. Step-by-step instruction of each function, with coaching from lead/associate trainers
4. Skills Assessment developed for each expanded function
- Skills Standards are guidelines to assess the competency of students during the hands-on, clinical portion of the course. Students must demonstrate minimal competency in these procedures to receive certificate of course completion, which enables delegation of expanded function procedures under a dentist’s direct supervision.
- The curriculum has been developed and reviewed by a committee of practicing
MDA dentists, UMKC School of Dentistry faculty and dental assistant educators. - The curriculum and clinical provides the “basics” of the expanded functions procedures.
- The Committee realizes your dentist may have preferences related to skills
discussed and demonstrated. For this reason it is important for assistants and supervising dentists to realize that the core of EFDA training will be in their offices after the assistant is certified through course completion.
The online modules for each EFDA course should provide the materials you need to help
you adequately prepare you for EFDA courses and to ensure your success in learning and honing these expanded function skills.
We strongly encourage you to talk to your dentist about the expanded functions course(s) you desire to take. We encourage you to review the course modules and the skills that are taught. Observe these procedures in practice and ask your dentist questions. As well,
review the Skills Standards for the course modules. These are the skills you will be
evaluated on in the EFDA clinical course. Discuss these skills with your doctor to ensure
you both feel confident about your readiness for the EFDA didactic and clinical.
In addition, an excellent learning package is Modern Dental Assisting which includes the textbook, website, a multimedia procedures DVD with video clips and animations, and an interactive dental office CD that includes updated case studies and interactive review exercises.
Ozarks Technical Community College
1001 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield
Questions: Contact Janet Sell at 417-447-8832
Download registration form or call 417-447-8888
Available Courses
January 28, 2012: Hybrid Restorative Expanded Functions
February 25, 2012: Hybrid Prosthetics Expanded Functions
March 2, 2012: Dental Blood Borne Pathogens
March 9 &10, 2012: Certification of Anesthesia
April 14, 2012: Hybrid Restorative Expanded Functions
April 27, 2012: Infection Control for Dental Assistants
April 28, 2012: Nitrous Oxide for Dental Hygienists & Assistants
May 12, 2012: Hybrid Orthodontic Expanded Functions
Basic Skills Review & Exam
March 13, 2012
Basic Skills Exam ONLY
February 10, 2012
April 27, 2012
Available all semester: Online Basic Skills Review
Nichols Career Center
605 Union Street, Room 264, Jefferson City
Questions: Contact 573-659-3112
Available Courses
February 4-5, 2012: Direct Restorative I & II
March 3-4, 2012: Direct Restorative I & II
March 24-25, 2012: Prosthodontics Expanded Functions
April 21, 2012: Orthodontic Expanded Functions
Basic Skills Review & Exam
January 7, 2012
January 21, 2012
Missouri Dental Assistants Association
Questions: Contact 816-279-0514 or 573-873-3695
UMKC School of Dentistry
Available Courses
Visit UMKC School of Dentistry for more information, to view additional courses and to register.
MDA Courses
Check back often for newly scheduled courses!
Removable Prosthetics
Friday, February 10, 2012
EXTENDED DAY: Begins 8:00 a
McCoy & Samples Dental Clinic
850 Fairway Dr
Chillicothe, MO 64601
Suggested Registration Deadline:
January 2, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
January 27, 2012
Placement of Restorative Materials
Friday, March 9, 2012
8:00 a - 5:00 p
Office of Dr. Joseph Shea
3555 Sunset Office Dr, Ste 200
St. Louis, MO 63127
Suggested Registration Deadline:
January 27, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
February 24, 2012
Orthodontics
Monday, March 12, 2012
7:00 a - 2:00 p
Office of Dr. Jeffrey Cavanaugh
410 Sovereign Ct, Ste 19
Ballwin, MO 63011
Suggested Registration Deadline:
January 30, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
February 27, 2012
Placement of Restorative Materials
Saturday, April 14, 2012
8:00 a - 5:00 p
UMKC School of Dentistry
650 E. 25th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Suggested Registration Deadline:
March 5, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
March 30, 2012
Removable Prosthetics
Friday (8-5), Saturday (8-Noon)
May 11-12, 2012
Office of Dr. Joseph Shea
3555 Sunset Office Dr, Ste 200
St. Louis, MO 63127
Suggested Registration Deadline:
March 30, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
April 27, 2012
Orthodontics
Monday, June 11, 2012
7:00 a - 2:00 p
Office of Dr. Jeffrey Cavanaugh
410 Sovereign Ct, Ste 19
Ballwin, MO 63011
Suggested Registration Deadline:
April 30, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
May 28, 2012
Fixed Prosthetics
Friday, June 29, 2012
8:00 a - 5:00 p
Office of Dr. Joseph Shea
3555 Sunset Office Dr, Ste 200
St. Louis, MO 63127
Suggested Registration Deadline:
May 18, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
June 15, 2012
Placement of Restorative Materials
Friday, July 27, 2012
8:00 a - 5:00 p
Hannibal Dental Group
2727 St. Mary's Ave (Near Hwy 61 & MM)
Hannibal, MO 63401
Suggested Registration Deadline:
June 15, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
July 13, 2012
Orthodontics
Friday, September 14, 2012
8:00 a - 4:00 p
Sherrick Orthodontics
711 Salem Ave
Rolla, MO 65401
Suggested Registration Deadline:
August 3, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2012
Orthodontics
Monday, October 8, 2012
7:00 a - 2:00 p
Office of Dr. Jeffrey Cavanaugh
410 Sovereign Ct, Ste 19
Ballwin, MO 63011
Suggested Registration Deadline:
August 27, 2012
FINAL Registration Deadline:
September 24, 2012
Note! The Suggested Registration Deadline provides the recommended full six weeks to study the online coursework. While assistants may register at any time up to two weeks prior to the clinical session date, a later registration date will lessen the study period. There are two portions of the course which must be completed: Didactic and Clinical. The didactic (study) portion will be presented in an online format and must be completed prior to the clinical date. For Restorative and Removable Prosthetics only, a prerequisite anatomy and/or morphology exam must be taken and passed before continuing; a review is provided. The clinical (hands-on) portion will include instruction of each function (with coaching from dentist trainers) and assessment of skill mastery.
- You may login to the online course as many (or few) times as necessary
- There is no standard or requirement for number of times the course (and instructional videos) is viewed or accessed
- There is no standard for the length of time students will need to feel proficient in their preparedness for the clinical course
- You must review the materials in the online modules accordingly and then determine, independently, readiness for the clinical course (and continue study if needed)
Contact us for Questions
Through the grant, course rebates are available to assistants who work in the MFH service
area and who successfully pass EFDA courses. The course discounts will be awarded as a reimbursement for course fees once the student has attained their certificate of
competency. There is no form to complete, the necessary information will be attained
from the registration form for each course. Click here to learn more.