Dental Assisting Institute https://dai-fl.com/ Dental Assistant Training Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:33:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://dai-fl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/favv-32x32.png Dental Assisting Institute https://dai-fl.com/ 32 32 EFDA Certification – Wednesday 10/14/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/efda-certification-wednesday-10-14-26/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:33:54 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33688 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist. Students in the weekend/night EFDA class must be able to perform all of the expanded functions in a clinical setting and …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist. Students in the weekend/night EFDA class must be able to perform all of the expanded functions in a clinical setting and pass an online exam with a grade of 80% or better to become certified.  This course has a blended format with an online study module and quiz along with a separate clinical portion in our facility.

Students attending EFDA must bring with them to the class: a 4 hole motor (slow-speed)& straight attachment, acrylic bur, safety glasses, mask and a basic set-up (mirror, explorer, air/water tip). These instruments are not provided but may be rented for $50. The instrument rental fee must be paid prior to class.

EFDA Program Objective:
To certify a dental assistant in the expanded functions procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Expanded Functions Performed:

  • Alginate Impressions Retraction Cord
  • Temporary Restorations Suture Removal
  • Periodontal Dressing Fluorides
  • Topical Anesthetic Sealants
  • Polishing Matrices
  • Dental Dams
  • Charting
  • Temporary Crown & Bridge Fabrication

 

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]]> Radiology – Wednesday 10/14/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/radiology-wednesday-10-14-26/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:32:53 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33689 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who is already trained by a licensed dentist in taking x-rays. Enrollee’s must possess at least three months  continuous on-the-job training in the State of Florida through assisting in the …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who is already trained by a licensed dentist in taking x-rays. Enrollee’s must possess at least three months  continuous on-the-job training in the State of Florida through assisting in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographic film.  This course has a blended format with an online study module and quiz as well as a clinical portion in our facility.

After submitting your verification of employment, passing the online exam with a grade of 80% or better and performing radiographic skills in our clinical setting, a certificate will be issued.

Program Objective:

To certify a dental assistant in the radiographic procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Radiographic Functions Performed:

  • Equipment Identification
  • Radiography Practice
  • Radiation Biology
  • Doses
  • Tissue Sensitivity
  • X-Ray Protection
  • Radiographic Anatomy
  • Radiographic Film
  • Radiographic Techniques
  • Radiographic Development
  • Radiographic Processing
  • Supplemental Technique
  • Infection Control

 

 

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]]> Combo EFDA & Radiology – Saturday 10/24/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/combo-efda-radiology-saturday-10-24-26/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:25:28 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33686 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist for a minimum of three months. Students in the EFDA/XRAY combo class must be proficient in all areas of expanded duties …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist for a minimum of three months. Students in the EFDA/XRAY combo class must be proficient in all areas of expanded duties and radiographic functions in a clinical setting as listed below.  This course has a blended format with 2  online study modules and quizzes as well as a clinical portion in our facility.

After submitting your verification of employment, passing the online exams with a grade of 80% or better and performing radiographic and expanded function skills in our clinical setting, a certificate will be issued. Class size is limited to 10 students.

Students attending must bring with them to the class: a 4 hole motor (slow-speed)& straight attachment, acrylic bur, safety glasses, mask and a basic set-up (mirror, explorer, air/water tip). These instruments are not provided but may be rented for $50. The instrument rental fee must be paid prior to class.

 

XRAY Program Objective:
 To certify a dental assistant in the radiographic procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Radiographic Functions Performed:

  • Equipment Identification
  • Radiography Practice
  • Radiation Biology
  • Units of Measure
  • Types of Exposure
  • Radiographic Anatomy
  • Radiographic Film
  • Radiographic Techniques
  • Doses
  • Tissue Sensitivity
  • X-Ray Protection
  • Radiographic Development
  • Radiographic Processing
  • Supplemental Technique
  • Infection Control

 

EFDA Program Objective:
To certify a dental assistant in the expanded functions procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Expanded Functions Performed:   

  • Alginate Impressions
  • Retraction Cord
  • Temporary Restorations
  • Suture Removal
  • Periodontal Dressing
  • Fluorides
  • Topical Anesthetic
  • Sealants
  • Polishing
  • Matrices
  • Dental Dams
  • Charting
  • Temporary Crown & Bridge Fabrication

 

 

 

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]]> Radiology – Saturday 10/24/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/radiology-saturday-10-24-26/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:22:16 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33682 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who is already trained by a licensed dentist in taking x-rays. Enrollee’s must possess at least three months  continuous on-the-job training in the State of Florida through assisting in the …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who is already trained by a licensed dentist in taking x-rays. Enrollee’s must possess at least three months  continuous on-the-job training in the State of Florida through assisting in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographic film.  This course has a blended format with an online study module and quiz as well as a clinical portion in our facility.

After submitting your verification of employment, passing the online exam with a grade of 80% or better and performing radiographic skills in our clinical setting, a certificate will be issued.

Program Objective:

To certify a dental assistant in the radiographic procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Radiographic Functions Performed:

  • Equipment Identification
  • Radiography Practice
  • Radiation Biology
  • Doses
  • Tissue Sensitivity
  • X-Ray Protection
  • Radiographic Anatomy
  • Radiographic Film
  • Radiographic Techniques
  • Radiographic Development
  • Radiographic Processing
  • Supplemental Technique
  • Infection Control

 

 

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]]> EFDA Certification – Saturday 10/24/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/efda-certification-saturday-10-24-26/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:03:49 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33681 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist. Students in the weekend/night EFDA class must be able to perform all of the expanded functions in a clinical setting and …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist. Students in the weekend/night EFDA class must be able to perform all of the expanded functions in a clinical setting and pass an online exam with a grade of 80% or better to become certified.  This course has a blended format with an online study module and quiz along with a separate clinical portion in our facility. Students attending EFDA must bring with them to the class: a 4 hole motor (slow-speed)& straight attachment, acrylic bur, safety glasses, mask and a basic set-up (mirror, explorer, air/water tip). These instruments are not provided but may be rented for $50. The instrument rental fee must be paid prior to class. EFDA Program Objective: To certify a dental assistant in the expanded functions procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry. Expanded Functions Performed:

  • Alginate Impressions Retraction Cord
  • Temporary Restorations Suture Removal
  • Periodontal Dressing Fluorides
  • Topical Anesthetic Sealants
  • Polishing Matrices
  • Dental Dams
  • Charting
  • Temporary Crown & Bridge Fabrication

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]]> Combo EFDA & Radiology – Wednesday 10/14/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/combo-efda-radiology-wednesday-10-14-26/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:02:19 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33680 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist for a minimum of three months. Students in the EFDA/XRAY combo class must be proficient in all areas of expanded duties …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist for a minimum of three months. Students in the EFDA/XRAY combo class must be proficient in all areas of expanded duties and radiographic functions in a clinical setting as listed below.  This course has a blended format with 2  online study modules and quizzes as well as a clinical portion in our facility.

After submitting your verification of employment, passing the online exams with a grade of 80% or better and performing radiographic and expanded function skills in our clinical setting, a certificate will be issued. Class size is limited to 10 students.

Students attending must bring with them to the class: a 4 hole motor (slow-speed)& straight attachment, acrylic bur, safety glasses, mask and a basic set-up (mirror, explorer, air/water tip). These instruments are not provided but may be rented for $50. The instrument rental fee must be paid prior to class.

 

XRAY Program Objective:
 To certify a dental assistant in the radiographic procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Radiographic Functions Performed:

  • Equipment Identification
  • Radiography Practice
  • Radiation Biology
  • Units of Measure
  • Types of Exposure
  • Radiographic Anatomy
  • Radiographic Film
  • Radiographic Techniques
  • Doses
  • Tissue Sensitivity
  • X-Ray Protection
  • Radiographic Development
  • Radiographic Processing
  • Supplemental Technique
  • Infection Control

 

EFDA Program Objective:
To certify a dental assistant in the expanded functions procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Expanded Functions Performed:   

  • Alginate Impressions
  • Retraction Cord
  • Temporary Restorations
  • Suture Removal
  • Periodontal Dressing
  • Fluorides
  • Topical Anesthetic
  • Sealants
  • Polishing
  • Matrices
  • Dental Dams
  • Charting
  • Temporary Crown & Bridge Fabrication

 

 

 

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]]> Radiology – Friday 10/9/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/radiology-friday-10-9-26/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:59:40 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33676 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who is already trained by a licensed dentist in taking x-rays. Enrollee’s must possess at least three months  continuous on-the-job training in the State of Florida through assisting in the …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who is already trained by a licensed dentist in taking x-rays. Enrollee’s must possess at least three months  continuous on-the-job training in the State of Florida through assisting in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographic film.  This course has a blended format with an online study module and quiz as well as a clinical portion in our facility.

After submitting your verification of employment, passing the online exam with a grade of 80% or better and performing radiographic skills in our clinical setting, a certificate will be issued.

Program Objective:

To certify a dental assistant in the radiographic procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Radiographic Functions Performed:

  • Equipment Identification
  • Radiography Practice
  • Radiation Biology
  • Doses
  • Tissue Sensitivity
  • X-Ray Protection
  • Radiographic Anatomy
  • Radiographic Film
  • Radiographic Techniques
  • Radiographic Development
  • Radiographic Processing
  • Supplemental Technique
  • Infection Control

 

 

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]]> EFDA Certification – Friday 10/9/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/efda-certification-friday-10-9-26/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:58:56 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33675 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist. Students in the weekend/night EFDA class must be able to perform all of the expanded functions in a clinical setting and …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist. Students in the weekend/night EFDA class must be able to perform all of the expanded functions in a clinical setting and pass an online exam with a grade of 80% or better to become certified.  This course has a blended format with an online study module and quiz along with a separate clinical portion in our facility.

Students attending EFDA must bring with them to the class: a 4 hole motor (slow-speed)& straight attachment, acrylic bur, safety glasses, mask and a basic set-up (mirror, explorer, air/water tip). These instruments are not provided but may be rented for $50. The instrument rental fee must be paid prior to class.

EFDA Program Objective:
To certify a dental assistant in the expanded functions procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Expanded Functions Performed:

  • Alginate Impressions Retraction Cord
  • Temporary Restorations Suture Removal
  • Periodontal Dressing Fluorides
  • Topical Anesthetic Sealants
  • Polishing Matrices
  • Dental Dams
  • Charting
  • Temporary Crown & Bridge Fabrication

 

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]]> Combo EFDA & Radiology – Friday 10/9/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/combo-efda-radiology-friday-10-9-26/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:58:05 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33674 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist for a minimum of three months. Students in the EFDA/XRAY combo class must be proficient in all areas of expanded duties …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist for a minimum of three months. Students in the EFDA/XRAY combo class must be proficient in all areas of expanded duties and radiographic functions in a clinical setting as listed below.  This course has a blended format with 2  online study modules and quizzes as well as a clinical portion in our facility.

After submitting your verification of employment, passing the online exams with a grade of 80% or better and performing radiographic and expanded function skills in our clinical setting, a certificate will be issued. Class size is limited to 10 students.

Students attending must bring with them to the class: a 4 hole motor (slow-speed)& straight attachment, acrylic bur, safety glasses, mask and a basic set-up (mirror, explorer, air/water tip). These instruments are not provided but may be rented for $50. The instrument rental fee must be paid prior to class.

 

XRAY Program Objective:
 To certify a dental assistant in the radiographic procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Radiographic Functions Performed:

  • Equipment Identification
  • Radiography Practice
  • Radiation Biology
  • Units of Measure
  • Types of Exposure
  • Radiographic Anatomy
  • Radiographic Film
  • Radiographic Techniques
  • Doses
  • Tissue Sensitivity
  • X-Ray Protection
  • Radiographic Development
  • Radiographic Processing
  • Supplemental Technique
  • Infection Control

 

EFDA Program Objective:
To certify a dental assistant in the expanded functions procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Expanded Functions Performed:   

  • Alginate Impressions
  • Retraction Cord
  • Temporary Restorations
  • Suture Removal
  • Periodontal Dressing
  • Fluorides
  • Topical Anesthetic
  • Sealants
  • Polishing
  • Matrices
  • Dental Dams
  • Charting
  • Temporary Crown & Bridge Fabrication

 

 

 

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]]> EFDA Certification – Saturday 9/26/26 https://dai-fl.com/class/efda-certification-saturday-9-26-26-2/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:50:54 +0000 https://dai-fl.com/?post_type=mep_events&p=33580 This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist. Students in the weekend/night EFDA class must be able to perform all of the expanded functions in a clinical setting and …

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]]> This is a one day certification for a dental assistant who has been formally trained by a licensed dentist. Students in the weekend/night EFDA class must be able to perform all of the expanded functions in a clinical setting and pass an online exam with a grade of 80% or better to become certified.  This course has a blended format with an online study module and quiz along with a separate clinical portion in our facility. Students attending EFDA must bring with them to the class: a 4 hole motor (slow-speed)& straight attachment, acrylic bur, safety glasses, mask and a basic set-up (mirror, explorer, air/water tip). These instruments are not provided but may be rented for $50. The instrument rental fee must be paid prior to class. EFDA Program Objective: To certify a dental assistant in the expanded functions procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry. Expanded Functions Performed:

  • Alginate Impressions Retraction Cord
  • Temporary Restorations Suture Removal
  • Periodontal Dressing Fluorides
  • Topical Anesthetic Sealants
  • Polishing Matrices
  • Dental Dams
  • Charting
  • Temporary Crown & Bridge Fabrication

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