Requirements for EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary) assessment vary by licensing jurisdiction. Please carefully read the following to understand the requirements and registration that will apply to you. The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary competency assessment consists of two parts: a simulated patient clinical examination and a computer-based written examination.
The simulated patient Auxiliary Restorative Examination (ARE) is scheduled at a clinical examination site and consists of the restoration of three prepared teeth (anterior composite, posterior composite, posterior amalgam) on a typodont.
The Auxiliary Computer Examination (ACE) examination is administered at PSI testing centers and can be taken anytime for up to one year after applying for the exam. Details about the written exam can be found at www.psiexams.com.
Candidate Manuals & Forms
EFDA is valid for the state of Ohio
We encourage all candidates to contact the Ohio Board for additional information about licensure requirements.
New Mexico, Oregon & Washington:
Candidates seeking licensure in these states are advised to prepare and register for the Restorative examination.
Examination Fees – EFDA Series
Full Examination Fee:
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Examination Series (Clinical and computer-based) includes ARE clinical examination (Anterior Composite Restoration, Posterior Amalgam Restoration, Posterior Composite Restoration) and ARE computer-based examination $795* plus Facility Fee (varies by Clinical location)
Clinical EFDA ARE Fees:
Individual/Retake $545
Computer-Based EFDA ACE Fees:
Individual/Retake $250
Late Registration:
Registration after Clinical Registration Deadline = $100 Material Procurement Fee
Withdrawal prior to Clinical Registration Deadline = Full Refund
Withdrawal after Clinical Registration Deadline = Refund less $100 Administrative Fee (applicable only to exam parts not attempted)
Completed exam(s) = Not Applicable/No Refund
Expanded Functions Exam Calendar
CDCA-WREB-CITA administers examinations for initial licensure across all fields of dentistry. Listings here are for reference only and do not reflect current exam status of any clinical location. Some locations may close in advance of the Registration Deadline or limit registration to students-only of their school/program. Locations indicating “Outside Candidates Accepted” also allow registration of candidates who are not current students of the exam site school/program.
Refer to the Candidate Guide, Candidate Manual and FAQs for eligibility requirements, exam registration, clinical scheduling requests, administrative policies, and more. See Examination Fees pane (right side of screen) for late registration, transfer, withdrawal, and more.
Login or Create an Account to access the “Register for an Exam” button of your online profile and view current clinical availability for those exams for which you are eligible or authorized.
| School | Date | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio | April 5, 2025 | Registration Deadline: Feb 20, 2025 Exam Type: Manikin |
| Sinclair Community College Centerville, Ohio | May 7-8, 2025 | Registration Deadline: Mar 25, 2025 Exam Type: Manikin |
How do I Register for this Exam?
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