Case Western Reserve University EFDA Program

08/09/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our new class of 2027 and anticipate an incredible year ahead! 🦷 ⭐️

05/17/2026

The wait is over! We are thrilled to congratulate the EFDA class of 2026 on their remarkable achievement! Your perseverance and hard work have paid off, and you should be incredibly proud of yourselves.

Special congratulations to Marissa Kucera, the 2026 recipient of the esteemed Ronald L. Occhionero & Family Award for EFDA Excellence. This award recognizes a graduating EFDA student who exhibits passion and commitment to the field.

We also honored instructor Jodi Carmichael's decade-long commitment to excellence.

Best wishes to our graduates as they take on their board exam this week! 🦷 💪

03/26/2026

Take the first step towards making your professional dreams a reality! Apply now to join the class of 2027 and embark on a journey to become an EFDA. Don't miss the deadline: 5/16/2026. Learn more at case.edu/programs/dental-medicine-certificate.

Dental Medicine Certificate About the Program Restorative dentistry is an art form—and Case Western Reserve University offers the hands-on experience you need to master it. The Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Dental Medicine Certificate program from the university’s School of Dental Me...

08/11/2025

🎉 What a week! We kicked off the year with an amazing Orientation for the EFDA Class of 2026! 💫 The excitement, energy, and smiles were contagious—and now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and dive into learning! 🦷📚

Wishing our newest students a year full of growth, success, and unforgettable moments. Let’s do this! 💪

06/25/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome the newly admitted Class of 2026 to the EFDA Program! 🎉 Enjoy your summer — we can’t wait to see you shine this fall! ☀️✨

05/15/2025

🥳Congratulations Class of 2025! You did it! Your hard work and perseverance has paid off! 🤩🦷

Congratulations Rachel Gavris, recipient of the 2025 Dr. Ronald L. Occhionero & Family Award for EFDA Excellence ✨

04/18/2025

The board exam is just around the corner and preparation is going great!

03/23/2025

Attention all aspiring dental professionals! We are thrilled to announce that applications for the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program are still being accepted until May 16, 2025.

Still on the fence about applying? Hear from Brittney Noonan, EFDA Class of 2022:

"With seven years of experience in the dental field, I chose CWRU for its high board pass rate, the convenience of Wednesday classes, and the professionalism of the program director. The program was more challenging than I anticipated, but it pushed me to produce higher quality work and think critically to find solutions. The instructors provided extensive communication and guidance, taking pride in the fillings we produced. My advice to future students is to take the commitment seriously; it requires nine months of focus and dedication, but the result is becoming a better clinician and a more confident individual."

Thank you for your interest in the EFDA program. Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 - 2026 program Established in 1976, the Case Western Reserve University Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program was the first of its kind in Ohio. Located in our new state-of-the-art facility....

03/04/2025

Wishing a very Happy Dental Assistant Recognition Week to all our amazing students and alumni! Your hard work and dedication make a world of difference. 🎉🦷

03/03/2025

Don't miss the opportunity to learn in our state-of-the-art spacious lab dedicated solely to EFDA education! We are accepting applications now for the class of 2026.
https://case.edu/dental/prospective-students/expanded-function-dental-auxiliary-efda