EFDA

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) 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.

EFDA is valid for the state of Ohio

Candidates are encouraged to contact the Ohio Board for additional information about licensure requirements.

Alaska, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah & 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 ACE computer-based examination $795* plus Facility Fee (varies by Clinical location)

*Includes one complimentary clinical retake examination. Candidate responsible for Typodont Fee ($150) per procedure and any applicable Facility Fee (varies by location).

Clinical EFDA Fee:
Second Attempt: No clinical examination fee; Candidate responsible for Typodont Fee ($150) per procedure and any applicable Facility Fee (varies by location).
Third Attempt: $545 plus any applicable Facility Fee (varies by location).

Computer-Based EFDA Fee:
Retake $250

Extended Registration & Transfer Fee
Request submitted after Clinical Registration Deadline = $145 Extended Registration & Transfer Fee

Refund Requests via Contact Us:
Once any component of the examination series has been attempted (clinical or computer-based), a refund will not be issued for any remaining untaken examination components.

• Withdrawal prior to Clinical Registration Deadline = Full Refund
• Withdrawal after Clinical Registration Deadline** = Refund minus $145 Extended Registration & Transfer Fee (only if no examination component has been attempted)
• “No Show” status = Refer to Candidate Guide (policies)
• Completed component/examination series = Not Applicable/No Refund

**Registration credit use/refund must be completed within two years of original payment date, minus any applicable administrative fees. Registration credits not valid for use or refund beyond expiry date [2 years from initial date of payment].