8- Week EFDA Curriculum

Discover what you will focus on each week during your 8-week program and learn which certification you will achieve and obtain after each week!

We utilize the Essentials of Dental Assisting, 6th Edition by Debbie S. Robinson, CDA, MS and Doni L. Bird, CDA, RDA, RDH, MA.

Week 1: Focusing on the introduction to Dental Assisting, Anatomy & Physiology and Dental Anatomy with Terminology. Hands-on training with teeth surfaces and number systems.
Week 2: Training on Disease Transmission, Infection Control and Biohazard Waste. Also, proper methods on Dental Instrument and Operatory sterilization. Hands-on training in sterilization methods with personal protective equipment.
- OSHA and HIPAA Certifications
Week 3: Training in Dental Radiology and the proper methods of Radiology Safety. Hands-on training with a full mouth dental x-ray, patient charting and periodontal charting.
- Dental Radiology Certification
Week 4: Focused on Chairside Dental Assisting, Patient Care and Anesthesia Methods. Hands-on training with topical anesthesia, chairside assisting, and patient scenarios.
Week 5: Learning about Dental Impressions, Restorative Materials and Procedures. Hands-on training with taking alginate impressions, pouring cement cast, and model trimming, also tray set ups for restoration procedures.
Week 6: Learning Medical Emergencies, Preventative Dentistry Methods,Coronal Polishing, and Pediatrics. Hands-on training with coronal polishing, placing dental sealants, and tofflemire bands.
Week 7: Focus on different dental specialties such as Prosthodontics, Periodontics, and Endodontics. Hands-on training with crown and bridge fabrication, placing dental dams, and creating periodontal dressing.
Week 8: Focused on job search, employment and interviewing skills. Hands-on learning with Dentrix Software and the American Heart Association CPR, First Aid, and AED Training.
- CPR & BLS Provider Certification
- Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certification