Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary
Degree Type
11-credit Advanced Technical Certificate
Program Code
11-508-1
Time to Degree
16 weeks + additional clinical hours
Start Date
August
How You'll Learn
On Campus
Daytime
Every Other Friday and Saturday
If you are currently a dental assistant, dental hygienist or have dental assistant experience and are interested in advancing your skills, this program might be for you.
An advanced technical certificate enables dental assistants to perform expanded duties under the supervision of a licensed dentist. Learn how to place and finish restorative material, pack cord, perform coronal polish, remove sutures and dressings, apply dental fluoride and sealants, take impressions, remove cement from crowns, make temporizations, adjust dentures and other removable oral appliances.
Steps to Complete the Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary
Apply and Become Admitted
Application Opening Soon!
- Apply online and pay the $30 application fee. This program is only open to in-state residents.
- Submit proof of Dental Assistant experience
- Must have a current CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) credential.
- OR at least 2 years (2,000 hours) of chairside dental assisting experience verified by a supervising dentist.
- Student must submit this signed form.
Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.
Before class starts
Before beginning course, complete the following items:
- 508-101 Dental Health Safety and 508-304 Dental and General Anatomy prerequisite courses for this program.
- Submit unofficial college transcript indicating a C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better in the above courses or complete a PLA (Prior learning assessment) for both courses.
- Provide proof of valid BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association. WCTC also offers a BLS Provider Renewal course.
- Complete health and safety requirements.
- Complete Clinical Supervising Dentist Requirements
The EFDA program requires a Wisconsin-licensed dentist as a mentor/supervisor. The dentist’s responsibilities include:
- The 508-124 EFDA Clinical course requires the supervising dentist to support the student to meet all course requirements.
- Identifying appropriate procedures for the student to complete to meet course requirements.
- Evaluating and providing written feedback on clinical skills.
- Verifying that all 508-124 EFDA Clincal competencies have been met successfully.
Work with your supervising licensed dentist to complete the Clinical Supervising Dentist Form.
- Completed forms should be submitted to soh@wctc.edu
Note: Students who have not completed these requirements will be dropped from courses.
Becoming EFDA Certified
To become certified as an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) in Wisconsin, you must apply online through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), pay the required fee, and submit proof of completing an accredited instructional program with at least 70 hours of classroom instruction. Before completing the program, you needed to have at least 1,000 hours of experience as a dental assistant and hold a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential, or have a minimum of 2,000 hours of experience verified by a supervising dentist.
Program Details
Contact Us
Program Questions
262.691.5375
General Questions
We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.
Potential Careers
- Expanded Function Dental Auxilliary - private practice or public health
- Orthodontic Assistant
- EFDA Instructor
- Dental Sales
Technical Standards
The students enrolled in the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary program should be able to meet the established technical standards identified below with or without reasonable accommodation. The technical standards for the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary program are representative of those found in the Dental Assistant profession.
Review the Dental Assistant Technical Standards.
Career Salaries
$40,000 – $54,000 annually
Salary range estimates. Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements. Find our graduates' entry wages in the most recent Graduate Success Report.
Financial Aid
This program is not eligible for financial aid.
What Makes This Program Unique
- EFDA program runs every other Friday/Saturday and is designed to accommodate working individuals providing them with continued educational opportunities to upskill without missing work.
- By providing state-of-the-art education and hands-on experience, WCTC is helping to close critical gaps in the workforce while preparing graduates to excel in their careers
