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May 30, 2026
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SFCC Catalog 2026-2027
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary, Certificate
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CIP: 51.0603
School of Sciences, Health, Engineering and Math, 505-428-1258
An Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary [EFDA] is a licensed dental assistant, or a registered dental hygienist or other dental auxiliary that has received education specific to the duties delineated by the dental board for an EFDA and has been certified to work under the supervision of a dentist to perform the allowable functions. Upon successful completion of the requirements, an auxiliary is eligible to sit for the state certifying examination offered by an approved testing agency. The curriculum for this course has been approved by the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
The EFDA Program is rigorous and challenging. Students are expected to attend ALL lecture, laboratory and clinical sessions. Students must be familiar with restorative procedures, be able to use both direct vision and indirect mirror vision to complete and evaluate dental restorations and will have to perfect their fine motor skills.
Admission Requirements:
- Four-handed general dentistry experience is preferred.
- Required: Proof of current status as a Certified Dental Assistant from the DANB or State of New Mexico license with Radiography, Fluoride, Coronal polishing and Dental sealants OR Proof of current status as a Registered Dental Hygienist (license) OR other dental auxiliary license OR a dentist license.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Hepatitis B Vaccination or Declination.
- Current TB test results.
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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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: - Describe general and dental anatomy, physiology, oral pathology and occlusion.
- Place and shape direct restorative materials in cavity preparations completed by a dentist.
- Take impressions for permanent fixed or removable prosthesis, including single crowns or single tooth replacement prosthesis.
- Cement permanent or provisional restorations with temporary or provisional cement, provided the permanent cementation is completed and monitored by the dentist within six months.
- Place pit and fissure sealants under supervision as certification or licensure allows.
- Place temporary or sedative restorations in open carious lesions after hand excavation of gross decay and debris and into unprepared tooth fractures as a palliative measure.
- Remove residual orthodontic bracket or band cement or resin from teeth after the brackets or bands have been removed by the dentist performing the orthodontic treatment, or to prepare the tooth or teeth for re-cementation of a de-bonded bracket or band.
- Perform preliminary fitting and shaping of stainless steel crowns and re-cement temporary or permanent crowns or bridges using provisional cement under the general supervision of a dentist, under an emergency situation.
Program Requirements: (8 Credits)
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