Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Program

Before you register for a course and begin your coursework, you should read the overview within each course section to ensure your understanding of the process and various course components. 

The MDA works to schedule courses as often as possible to meet the demands of dental assistant EFDA training. If it states there are "no courses scheduled at this time," please note we will add courses as soon as they are coordinated with member dentists. You may check to see if other Course Providers have open courses. The courses listed below are those that both still have open spots and are not past the final registration deadline.

Course sizes are limited and are filled on a first come, first served basis. You are encouraged to register early to ensure availability. You are NOT considered registered until required copies of certification/permits are received by the MDA.

There is a course minimum for 4 registrants to hold a course. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted about moving to the next scheduled course.

Next Course

Friday, November 17, 2023

MDA Executive Office, Jefferson City
Lower level, park in back of the building

8:15am, Check In
8:30am-1pm, Review Course
Drinks & Snacks Provided

Registration

Online Registration Form
Print Registration Form
PLEASE NOTE: This is a REVIEW ONLY of the Missouri Basic Skills Exam.

Cancellations: A $25 fee per registrant will be charged for all cancellations made more than two weeks from the course date. No refunds will be made less than two weeks prior to the course date. If you must cancel after that date, you may reschedule for the next available course date or transfer registration to another person. No refund or transfer will be provided to any registrant who does not show up to the scheduled review course without prior notification of the MDA.

Course Overview

This in-person course will prepare the dental assistant to take the Missouri Test of Basic Dental Assisting Skills (MBDA), which is a pathway in Missouri to becoming certified in Expanded Functions. Topics discussed will follow the DANB exam outline, which includes questions on oral disease prevention; dental materials; medical emergencies; charts/legal/jurisprudence; radiation health and safety; infection control; and, tooth morphology. Click here to learn more about the course objectives and format, study aides and instructor.

Restorative I Registration Packet

Friday, October 6 (8am-4pm)
Woodland Dental Care (Florissant)
Suggested Registration Deadline: August 25
FINAL Registration Deadline: September 22

Restorative II Registration Packet

Registration closed, course full. 

Before registering for this course, read through the information in the following link: Restorative II Course Details

Eligibility Requirements: In order to register for a Restorative II course, you must have applied for and received your Missouri Dental Board Restorative I Permit. The MDA will verify that each assistant has a Restorative I permit through the Missouri Dental Board website. Your registration will not be processed without verification of a Restorative I permit. A Restorative I permit is issued by the Missouri Dental Board. It is not to be confused with any of the following: 1) Restorative I Certificate of Completion issued by the Restorative I course provider, 2) Missouri Test of Basic Dental Assisting Skills Certificate, 3) Certified Dental Assistant Certification issued by DANB, or 4) Dental Assisting Program Diploma or Certificate. No one is allowed to register without this permit; there are no exceptions or special considerations!

Remediation Exam Registration Form

The following dates are open for remediation exams:

• Friday, October 13
• Friday, December 1

Before registering for this course, read through the information in the following link: Restorative II Remediation Exam Details

A registration form must be completed and payment received before a remediation is scheduled for an auxiliary. Spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and there is a maximum number that can be accepted during each exam date given. 

All Remediation Exams are held in a dental office in Jefferson City. Exams may begin as early as 9am for some auxiliaries and will be scheduled based on how many restorations need to completed. Approximately one week prior to the exam, an email will be sent regarding the exam start time and address/location details. 

Total fees are calculated based on the number of restorations an auxiliary needs to remediate. The cost per restoration/prep is $125.

Orthodontic Registration Packet

Friday, October 20 (8am-3pm)
Braces By Billings (Parkville)
Suggested Registration Deadline: September 8
FINAL Registration Deadline: October 6

Before registering for this course, read through the information in the following link: Orthodontic Course Details

Clinical Course Prework

This is a self‐instruction module that you must complete before attending the Orthodontics Clinical Lab. The goal of this exercise is to help you get comfortable with pliers, wire and making actual bends. If you do not have access to the supplies needed, you may purchase a kit from the MDA. The kit includes #139 Birdbeak pliers, #16 Distal End Cutter and 14” Straight/.018” Round stainless wire. Click to order prework kit.

Fixed Prosths Registration Packet

Friday, December 1 (8am-4pm)
MSM Dental Clinic (Chillicothe)
Suggested Registration Deadline: October 20
FINAL Registration Deadline: November 17

Before registering for this course, read through the information in the following link: Fixed Prosthetics Course Details

Remove Prosths Registration Packet

Friday, October 6 (8am-4pm)
MSM Dental Clinic (Chillicothe)
Suggested Registration Deadline: August 25
FINAL Registration Deadline: September 22

Before registering for this course, read through the information in the following link: Removable Prosthetics Course Details