Spring 2026 EFDA Certification

Maine Dental Board Approved EFDA Program!

 

I am thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Talk Teeth 2 Me, LLC - Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Program – designed to elevate and enhance the dental community. This comprehensive training program is crafted to provide Certified Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists with the skills and knowledge to take on expanded duties, furthering their professional development and supporting the growing needs of our field.

 

Our program is designed with current dental professionals in mind – offering flexible, high-quality education that ensures your team is prepared to meet the ever-evolving demands of patient care.

 

Anticipated Program Dates:

(7:30-3:30)

Friday March 13 , Friday March 27

Friday April 10 , Friday April 24

Friday May 8 , Friday May 22

Friday June 5 , Friday June 19

 

Locations : Wells & Presque Isle

Investment:  $6,995

4 month expedited program*

 

Enroll NOW to reserve your spot!

Application Deadline is 12/30/25

 

 

EFDA Curriculum

 

The 8 session EFDA course objective is to provide competence in all reversible procedures and confidence to use newly acquired skills in the dental practice all under State of Maine Laws. The 64 hours in class clinical instruction will be led by an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary as well as a Maine Licensed Dentist.

 

 

Session 1

 

Legal Considerations of EFDA, Maine Statues, Qualifications, Dental Terminology & Morphology, Tooth Numbering, Handpiece Review

 

Session 2

 

Review Dental Prep Terminology, Classes of Preparations, The Carious Process, Dental Materials, Review of Health History Forms & Dental Emergencies, Emergency Responsiveness Training, SOP on each clinical procedure

 

Session 3

 

Oral Hygiene, Preventative Care, Sealants, Isolation Techniques, Pulp Protection, Composite Review, Acid-Etch Techniques, Light-Cured Dentistry, Instrument Manipulation, Dental Wax Techniques & Lab Procedures

 

 

Session 4:

 

Dental Office, Practitioner Philosophy, Tooth Morphology & Anatomy, Class 1 and 2 Composites

 

 

Session 5

 

Class 2 / 3 Composite Restorations, Proper Surface Finishing, Adjacent Tooth Inspection, Clinical Reporting for your Office, Shade Matching, Step-by-Step Procedures

 

 

Session 6

 

Anatomy Review, Primary Dentition, Matrix Techniques & Types of Matrices, Temporaries (Science Fair Presentations) Crown & Bridge Review

 

 

Session 6

 

Anterior Teeth Anatomy, Strategies of Quadrant Dentistry, Glass Ionomers, Bulk Fill / Layering Techniques, Class 4/5 Restorations

 

 

Session 7

 

Smile Design, Dental Photography, EFDA Overview, Expectations and how to be utilized, State Requirement Review / Application.

 

 

​Enroll NOW