Last Updated on 01/18/2525 at 12:20am
| Date | Course Title | Course Cost | CE Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/2025 – 3/15/2025 | Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) (In-Person at Glendale, Arizona) Session Dates: January 11, 18, 25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 15 For more details, click here |
Full Payment: $4,300 Group Rate: $3,880 per attendee MWU CDM Alumni: $3,870 |
106 |
| Previous Courses | |||
| 10/20/23 – 10/22/23 | Refresher: Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Analgesia for Licensed Dental Hygienists and Dentists | – | – |
| 1/6/24 – 3/2/24 | Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Continuing Education Program (Hands-On) | “$4,300; MWU CDMA Alumni: $3,870; Group Rate: $3,880” | 106 |
| 1/6/24 – 3/17/24 | Dental Hygienist Local Anesthesia WREB Preparation Course Online Video | $1,470.00 | 104 |
| 3/15/24 – 3/17/24 | Dental Hygienist Local Anesthesia WREB Preparation Course In-Person Clinic | $790.00 | 24 |
| 3/22/24 – 3/23/24 | Laser Certification for Your Dental Practice (Hands-On) in Glendale, AZ | Dentists and Hygienists: $649.00, Assistants and Staff: $349 | 12 |
| 5/31/24 – 6/28/24 | Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Continuing Education Program (Hands-On) in Glendale, AZ | $4300.00 | 106 |
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program
The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program offered by the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Arizona (CDMA) is designed for dental assistants, dental hygienists, and foreign-trained dentists looking to expand their clinical roles. This extensive program provides 106 CE hours, including 72 hours of hands-on simulation instruction, under the guidance of Arizona licensed dentists.
Key Details
- Dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 15, 2025
- Location: Glendale Hall Dental Simulation Clinic, Glendale, Arizona
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day
- CE Hours: 106 (72 Hours of Hands-On Simulation Clinic Instruction)
- Class Size: Limited to 6 participants
Course Cost
- Full Payment: $4,300 per attendee
- Group Rate: $3,880 per attendee (2 or more attendees from the same office)
- MWU CDM Alumni: $3,870 per attendee
What’s Included
- All equipment and materials, including high and low-speed handpieces, typodonts, and mock exam preparation for DANB certifications
- 50+ hands-on exercises, including placement of amalgam, composites, and stainless-steel crowns
- Individual attention with a 6:1 participant-to-faculty ratio
Required Readings
- Modern Dental Assisting, 13th ed. by Doni L. Bird and Debbie S. Robinson
- Dental Materials: Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, 4th ed. by Stephan W. Eakle and Kimberly G. Baskin
- Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team, 7th ed. by Chris Miller
Faculty
- Alexandra Pierre-Bez, D.M.D., Assistant Professor of Dentistry
- Tatiyana Trowbridge, D.D.S., M.Ed. (Course Coordinator), Associate Professor of Dentistry
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Arizona Address: 19555 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308