Expanded Function Dental Assisting (EFDA) Program

University of Bridgeport’s Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) program is designed for dental professionals who aspire to expand their skills and advance their careers. This continuing education program offers comprehensive training and hands-on experience in advanced dental procedures, including:

• Applying sealants
• Placing composite and amalgam restorations
• Fabricating temporary restorations
• Coronal polishing
• Applying topical anesthesia and topical fluoride treatments
• And more!

Learn from experienced educators (dentists and dental hygienists) who bring real-world expertise into both lecture and lab. Gain practical experience with the latest dental technology and techniques in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Delta Dental SMILE Workforce

University of Bridgeport’s Expanded Function Dental Assistant program has been awarded a three-year grant from the Delta Dental New Jersey Foundation. The total tuition for the program is $5,200. This grant includes a $2,500 scholarship for each student through 2028, reducing tuition to $2,700. Scholarships are for the first 20 accepted students only.

Advance your dental career

Upon completion of state specific requirements including our hands-on program, dental assistants can increase their value as dental service providers under the supervision and direction of their dentist. This hybrid EFDA program runs for approximately 22 weeks. You will complete your coursework online and attend on-campus clinical lab sessions monthly. For your convenience, on-campus sessions are offered on a combination of Fridays and Saturdays, depending on the month.