Pre-Dental EFDA Program
How we help you
You’re actively shaping your future and that’s really exciting! Our goal is to provide you a springboard into the profession. A dynamic learning environment and immersive experience where didactic courses, hands on and real world application sessions allows you to earn an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certificate to become contributing member of a dental team immediately. Your “wet glove” experience will not only give you a front row seat to dentistry, but it will set you apart from your competition when the time comes to apply for Dental School. Having real world experience, having already interacted with patients, and knowing that it’s what you’re meant to be is invaluable when it comes to pursuing your career.
The Ground Rules
Modules shown are for the current academic year and are subject to change in the future.
Completion of the 10 week course will require:
- Attendance: required for all classes, hands on labs and internship. Attendance is taken daily and is compulsory.
- Active participation and contribution during internship week.
- Passing of written exams with at least 75% (not combined).
- Meeting of clinical Core Four competencies:
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- Alginate impressions
- Radiographs
- Chair-side assisting
- Temporary fabrication
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Radiology Certification is included in the tuition, when you meet the requirements we will walk you through filing appropriate paperwork with the state.
“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.”
-Og Mandino
Course Costs
Tuition: $3995 (Founders Discounted Rate for 2018-2019)
Books and Materials: $225
Registration fee: $150
Total: $4370
Academic Calendar
| Class Start Date | Expected Graduation Date |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2018 | 08/04/2018 |
| 09/08/2018 | 11/10/2018 |
| 01/12/2019 | 03/23/2019 |
| 04/13/2019 | 06/15/2019 |
| 07/06/2019 | 09/07/2019 |
| 09/21/2019 | 11/20/2019 |
Orientation
Dental Team and the History of Dental Assisting
Dental Fundamentals: Anatomy
L&L: More than Just a Dental Assistant
Hands-on: Fundamentals of the Operatory
Hands-on: Fundamentals of the Operatory
Clinical Concepts: Decay, Prevention, Oral Hygiene, TMJD
Clinical Concepts: Micro, Periodontology, Oral Pathology, Oral Cancer
Disease Transmission and Infection Prevention
L&L: Ethics in Dentistry
Hands-on: OSHA
Hands-on: OSHA
New Patient Experience
Medical Records: PMH and Vitals
Instruments and Handpieces: ID, Use & Maintenance
L&L: Instrument Round Table
Sterilization: Instrument Processing and Storage
Sterilization: Instrument Processing and Storage
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Decay Progression
Hands-on: Impressions
L&L: Communicating with Dental Labs
Hands-on: Impressions- primary, final and digital
Hands-on: Impressions- primary, final and digital
Direct Restorative: Prep Design, Materials
Indirect Restorative: Fixed and Removable
Hands-on: Retraction Cord Placement and Removal
L&L: Front Office Fundamentals
Hands-on: Temporaries and Sealants
Hands-on: Temporaries and Sealants
Esthetic Dentistry
Isolation: High Volume and Saliva Ejector
Anesthesia: Types, Uses and Setup
L&L: Dental Insurance
Hands-on: Coronal Polishing
Hands-on: Dental Whitening
Radiology: Safety, ALARA, Surveys, Intra/Extraoral
Photography: Settings, Armamentarium
Hands-on: Radiology and Photography
L&L: Effective Resume Writing
Hands-on: Radiology and Photography
Hands-on: Radiology and Photography
Surgical Dentistry: Asepsis, Extractions, Suturing and Post-op
Implants: Placement, Restoration and Maintenance
Hands-on: Suturing and Suture removal
L&L: Acing Your Interview
BLS Training and Certification
BLS Training and Certification
Endodontics
Removable Prosthodontics
Pedodontics and Orthodontics
Hands-on: Alginate Impression Competency
L&L: Business and Dentistry
Hands-on: Pour and Trim
Hands-on: Pour and Trim
Cumulative Final Exam
L&L: Effective Communication Within the Office
Q&A
Faculty
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