Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
Advanced Technical Certficate
11 Credits
Advanced Technical Certificate
Rice Lake (Fall 2025); Future Locations To Be Determined
Career Cluster: Health Sciences
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If you're a working dental professional looking to advance your career, this advanced technical certificate is the perfect short-term program for you. Designed with your busy schedule in mind, it offers courses that can easily fit into your work life. This program is crafted to help you take your dental career to the next level.
Program Overview
The Wisconsin Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program will prepare students for the following activities as delegated and supervised by a dentist: Placement and finishing of restoration material after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration; Application of sealants; Coronal polishing; Impressions; Temporizations; Packing cord; Removal of cement from crowns; Adjustment of dentures and other removable oral appliances; Removal of sutures and dressings; and Application of topical fluoride, fluoride varnish, or similar dental topical agent.
Program Outcomes
Employers will expect graduates of this program to be able to:
- Maintain infection and hazard control
- Maintain clear field of vision including isolation techniques
- Perform preventative procedures
- Perform restorative procedures
- Perform prosthodontic procedures
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
Hear from Industry
"EFDAs allow us to provide more efficient, high-quality care, enhancing both patient experience and treatment outcomes. Their hard work truly makes a difference every day!"
Advanced hands-on learning.
Advanced procedures.
Modern technology.
Academics
The EFDA program will be offered face-to-face on campus at Rice Lake. Advance your clinical skills in one semester or less.
Small Class Size
Northwood Tech's small class sizes allow our experienced instructors to provide a hands-on approach to learning and skill development. They are eager to help support you throughout your learning process.
Flexible Scheduling
This program is designed for the working dental professional. Focus on learning during evenings and weekends allows students to continue employment while expanding their skills with little interruption to their employer.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have successfully completed Dental Health Safety and Dental and General Anatomy, these can be applied to the advanced technical certificate.
Required Courses
Courses in the EFDA program were developed in collaboration with other WTCS colleges to meet state certification requirements.
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Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process that can be completed in one visit. Please see the details under the "Requirements and Application" section to get started.
Requirements and Application
Tuition and Fees
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
11 Credits
$ TBD
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program
Upon completing the program, you will earn an advanced technical certificate in Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA).
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Career Outlooks
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Professional Licensure and/or Certification Information
Northwood Tech’s Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program is designed to prepare students to meet the educational requirements for licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College has not determined and does not guarantee its required courses meet the requirements for preparation, examination, or licensure in states/territories other than Wisconsin as documented on the licensure and certification disclosure webpage. Students who may be seeking professional licensure or certification in states/territories other than Wisconsin should contact the appropriate licensing board in the state to verify that the Northwood Tech program meets licensure or certification requirements. To be eligible for testing and/or licensing in the state of Wisconsin, you may be required to obtain a social security number. State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - DSPS Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (wi.gov)
The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program is supported with $1,264,545 in WTCS grant funds and $126,455 in funds provided by Delta Dental of Wisconsin.
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