Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification — Florida
EFDAs earn more, do more, and get hired faster than standard chairside assistants. Peak's 13-week evening program prepares you for Florida Board EFDA and Radiology certifications — both for $4,460 all-in.
What an EFDA can do in Florida
Expanded Functions credentials let you perform clinical procedures a standard chairside assistant legally can't — making you more valuable to every dental practice in the state.
EFDAs get hired first — and paid more.
Florida dental offices prefer EFDAs because they free up the dentist for higher-value procedures. That preference shows up in your starting wage and in how quickly you land your first job after certification.
- Higher starting pay than non-EFDA assistants
- More hireable across general & specialty practices
- Path to lead assistant or office trainer roles
- Florida Board credential recognized statewide
EFDA certification questions
What is an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) in Florida?
An EFDA is a dental assistant credentialed by the Florida Board of Dentistry to perform expanded clinical procedures beyond a standard chairside assistant — including coronal polishing, sealants, taking impressions, and placing temporary restorations under dentist supervision.
How do I become EFDA certified in Florida?
Florida requires completion of a Board-approved training program covering anatomy, infection control, and the expanded function procedures themselves. Peak's 13-week program covers the full Florida Board EFDA curriculum and prepares you for the credential.
What can an EFDA do that a regular dental assistant can't?
EFDAs can perform coronal polishing, apply sealants, take final impressions, place and remove rubber dams, place temporary restorations, and apply topical fluoride and anesthetics — procedures that pay more and make you more hireable.
How long does EFDA training take at Peak?
13 weeks of evening classes. EFDA training is bundled with Radiology certification in the same program for $4,460 all-in.
Is EFDA worth it in Florida?
Yes. EFDAs typically earn more per hour than entry-level chairside assistants and are in higher demand because they free up the dentist for more complex procedures.