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Florida-credentialed dental training, done right.

Two professional development courses approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry — for working dental assistants advancing their credentials in Florida.

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Course
Length
Credential
Tuition
Radiography for Dental Personnel
6 weeks · 14 clock hours (8 theory + 6 lab)
Professional Development Certificate · Florida Dental Radiography (FAC 64B5-9.011)
$499.00
Expanded Functions for the Dental Assistant
5 weeks · 20 clock hours (13 theory + 7 in-office hours)
Professional Development Certificate · Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
$1,049.00
The Radiography and EFDA courses shown above are approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry.
Course 01

Radiography for Dental Personnel

Florida-mandated dental radiography certification, delivered online.

Length
6 weeks · 14 clock hours (8 theory + 6 lab)
Format
Online — self-paced via FIDA Moodle
Credential
Professional Development Certificate · Florida Dental Radiography (FAC 64B5-9.011)
Tuition
$499.00
Textbook
Modern Dental Assisting, 14th Ed. — Robinson, Elsevier, 2024 (ISBN 978-0-323-82440-8)
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A focused review course for dental personnel covering radiation health & safety, intra-oral and extra-oral imaging techniques, and quality control — the criteria currently required by Florida law to operate dental X-ray equipment. Includes self-study readings and a clinical competency assessment submitted via the LMS.

Before you enroll
  • !Be at least 18 years of age.
  • !A minimum of 3 months of continuous on-the-job training in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographs under a Florida-licensed dentist. Volunteer or shadowing does NOT count.
  • !Signed acknowledgement from your supervising dentist confirming the three months of training.
  • !Working competency in English — verified through completion of FIDA's online Continuing Education Assessment course alongside an in-office capstone performed under your supervising dentist.
  • !Complete the online coursework with capstone project.
Course breakdown
Course #TitleHours
RHS101Foundations of Radiography, Radiographic Equipment, and Radiation Safety2
RHS102Dental Imaging, Dental Film, and Processing Radiographs3
RHS103Legal Issues, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention3
RHS104Intraoral Imaging4
RHS105Extraoral Imaging2
Total14
Course 02

Expanded Functions for the Dental Assistant

Earn the EFDA certificate Florida requires for expanded clinical procedures.

Length
5 weeks · 20 clock hours (13 theory + 7 in-office hours)
Format
Hybrid — online theory + in office clinical lab
Credential
Professional Development Certificate · Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Tuition
$1,049.00
Textbook
Modern Dental Assisting, 14th Ed. — Robinson, Elsevier, 2024 (ISBN 978-0-323-82440-8)
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Theory and hands-on training in expanded-function procedures performed by dental assistants in a Florida dental practice. Built around the current Dental Assisting National Board curriculum so graduates can perform expanded clinical functions under dentist supervision, in compliance with the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Before you enroll
  • !Be at least 18 years of age.
  • !A minimum of 3 months of continuous on-the-job chairside training. Volunteer or shadowing does NOT count.
  • !Signed acknowledgement from your supervising dentist confirming the three months of training.
  • !Working competency in English — verified through completion of FIDA's online Continuing Education Assessment course alongside an in-office capstone performed under your supervising dentist.
  • !Complete the online coursework with capstone project.
Course breakdown
Course #TitleHours
EFDA101Dental Sealants1.5
EFDA102Fluoride Placement1.5
EFDA103Polishing Clinical Crowns1.5
EFDA104Liners, Bases, and Bonding Systems1.5
EFDA105Temporary Restorations1.5
EFDA106Matrices1.5
EFDA107Alginate Impressions and Study Models1.5
EFDA108Fabricating Temporary Crowns1.5
EFDA109Placing Retraction Cord1.5
EFDA110Place / Remove Periodontal Dressing1.5
EFDA111Place / Remove Dental Dam1.5
EFDA112Suture Removal1.5
EFDA113Infection Control2
Total20
Continuing Education

Professional development for working dental teams.

Short, focused CE courses for licensed dental assistants and hygienists — designed around Florida licensure requirements and the day-to-day skills working teams ask us for most.

Infection Control & OSHA

Annual refresh on current CDC and OSHA bloodborne-pathogen standards for dental settings.

Radiation Health & Safety

Short refreshers for radiography-certified personnel between renewals.

HIPAA for Dental Teams

Practical patient-privacy compliance — what changed, what didn't, what auditors check for.

Medical Emergencies in the Office

Recognize and respond — syncope, anaphylaxis, cardiac events, airway compromise.

Sterilization & Instrument Processing

Hands-on review of CDC-aligned reprocessing workflows and biological monitoring.

Custom team training

Group sessions tailored to your practice — onboarding new assistants, refreshing veterans, prepping for state inspections.

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