CIP: 51.0603
School of Sciences, Health, Engineering and Math 505-428-1258
The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate Program is designed to train Certified Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists in the art of restorative dentistry. Upon successful completion of this program, an auxiliary is eligible to sit for the state certifying examination provided by the Western Regional Dental Board or any other approved testing agency. The curriculum for this course has been approved by the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
The EFDA Program is a rigorous and challenging course. Students are expected to attend ALL lecture, laboratory and clinical sessions. Students must be very familiar with restorative procedures, be able to use both direct vision and indirect mirror vision to complete and evaluate restorations, and will have to perfect fine motor skills to enable the accurate and safe application of dental hand-pieces and instruments.
Admission Requirements
- Four-handed dentistry experience is expected.
- At least 2 years chair-side assisting experience in general dentistry is required (within the past five years).
- Proof of current status as a Certified Dental Assistant from the DANB or State of New Mexico license OR Proof of current status as a Registered Dental Hygienist (license) is required OR a dentist license.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination.
Students can earn the following degree related to this certificate:
Students can follow the Program Map(s) listed below to complete this certificate:
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