| Date | Course Title | Course Cost | CE Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not specified | Successful Bone Grafting Techniques for Predictable Implant Surgery | Contact for pricing | |
| Not specified | Dental Hygienist Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Analgesia Certification Program | $1,470 | 104 |
| Previous Courses | |||
| January 10, 17, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 2026 | Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Winter 2026 | $4,300 | 106 |
| January 10, 17, 31 | February 7, 14, 21, 28 | March 7 and 14, 2026 | Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Continuing Education Program | $4,300 | 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
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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
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine – Illinois Address: 3450 Lacey Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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