Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliary
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry’s Continuing
Dental Education Office and the General Dentistry Department presents the Expanded
Functions for the Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) certification CE course in the field of
Restorative and Prosthodontic Dentistry. The Program is authorized and governed by
the Tennessee State Board of Dentistry which will allows certification in the prescribed
areas of training by the Continuing Dental Education Office.
Admission Requirements:
According to the rules of the Tennessee Board of Dentistry 0460-04-.10 eligibility
for this course includes: Licensed dental hygienists and registered dental assistants
who are currently licensed with the Tennessee Board of Dentistry and have a minimum
of two (2) years of continuous full-time employment within the past three (3) years
in a dental practice as a practicing dental assistant/hygienist are eligible for admission
to a board approved certification course in restorative and/or prosthetic functions.
A registered dental assistant must apply for and complete a board approved certification
course in restorative or prosthetic functions and obtain the appropriate certification,
issued by the board, before he/she can perform expanded restorative or prosthetic
functions on any patient.
Restorative Functions:
Under the direct supervision of our faculty dentist, we teach students how they can
place composite and amalgam restorations, with instruction from finishing to polishing.
There is training in the proper handling and utilization techniques of composite material,
amalgam, glass ionomer, and various dental bases and liners. Examination and usage
of the various Matrix Systems is explored as well.
Prosthodontic Functions:
Under the direct supervision of our faculty dentist, we teach students how to make
impressions for crown and bridge procedures and the various techniques for fabrication
of temporary crowns. In addition, this course instructs students on how to make custom
trays for crown and bridge, and removable prosthetics. The various stages of partial
and denture fabrication are also taught including the making of wax rims.
Program Costs
- $4,500 (Memphis) Restorative
3-week sessions Monday – Thursday
- $5, 250 (Knoxville, Kingsport, and Chattanooga) Restorative 2-week sessions Monday
– Friday
- $3,500 (Memphis and Chattanooga) Prosthetic
2-week sessions Monday – Thursday
EFDA Faculty and Staff:
- EFDA Program and Course Co-Director:
Jerry McKinney, DDS, Clint Conner, DDS, and Nechama Citrin, DMD, MS
- CDE Director and Program Administrator:
Lynne Moore, BA, MPA
- EFDA Administrative Program Coordinator:
Alicia Long, RDA, EFDA
- CDE Administrative Secretary:
Brenda Horton, AD
Contact us for more information:
- Email: efdacod@uthsc.edu
- CDE Office: 901.448.5386
- EFDA General Dentistry Office: 901.448.3397
EFDA BrochureApproved Procedures for Trained EFDA's
2026 EFDA Restorative and Prosthetic Course Schedule
RESTORATIVE COURSES
Zoom hours are 8 am – 3pm CST
(Zoom lectures are remote from your home or business.)
Lab hours are 8 am – 5 pm CST
Restorative - Class 1 - Memphis
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: January 28th
Lab Dates:
Week 1: February 1-5
Week 2: February 8-12
Restorative - Class 2 - Chattanooga
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: April 8
Lab Dates:
Week 1:April 12-16
Week 2: April 19-23
Restorative - Class 3 - Kingsport
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: June 1
Lab Dates:
Week 1: June 7-11
Week 2: June 14-18
Restorative - Class 4 - Knoxville
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: July 8
Lab Dates:
Week 1: July 12 - 16
Week 2: July 19 - 23
Restorative - Class 5 - Memphis
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: August 12
Lab Dates:
Week 1: August 16 - 20
Week 2: August 23 - 27
Restorative - Class 6 - Chattanooga
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: September 8
Lab Dates:
Week 1: September 13 - 17
Week 2: September 20 - 24
Restorative - Class 7 -
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: November 4
Lab Dates:
Week 1: November 8 - 12
Week 2: November 15 - 19
PROSTHETIC COURSES
Prosthetic Courses are held from 8 am to 5 pm CST in Memphis, TN.
Prosthetic - Class 1 - Chattanooga
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: March 11
Lab Dates:
Week 1: March 15-19
Week 2:March 22-23
Prosthetic - Class 2 - Chattanooga
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: May 6
Lab Dates:
Week 1: May 10 - 14
Week 2: May 17 - 18
Prosthetic - Class 3 - Chattanooga
Zoom Dates:
Week 1: October 7
Lab Dates:
Week 1: October 11 - 15
Week 2: October 18 - 19
