Prepare for a career as an advanced dental professional working in private dental offices, dental clinics and public health facilities. Through Stark State’s expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) program, you will learn expanded restorative procedures, including metallic, non-metallic and sealants.
Major code: 3427 Pre-code: 3428 Health and Public Services Division Allied Dental Health Professions Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Experience | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| Computer Applications | ||
| ITD122 | Computer Applications for Professionals | 3 |
| English Composition and Oral Communication - 3 credit hours minimum | ||
| COM121 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG230 | Business Communication | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 credit hours minimum from two difference disciplines | ||
| PSY121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY124 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| SOC121 | Sociology | 3 |
| SOC123 | Dynamics of the Family | 3 |
| or SOC225 | Diversity in American Society | |
| Arts and Humanities - 6 credit hours minimum | ||
| PHL122 | Ethics | 3 |
| HIS121 | United States History I to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIS122 | United States History II from 1877 | |
| Natural Sciences - 6 credit hours minimum (one lab course required) | ||
| BIO101 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| BIO123 | Principles of Human Structure and Function (lab) 1,2,3 | 5 |
| CHM101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| or CHM123 | General Organic and Biological Chemistry | |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic | ||
| MTH125 | College Algebra | 3-4 |
| or MTH124 | Statistics | |
| Area of Concentration Courses | ||
| DAS225 | Dental Morphology for the Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) | 2 |
| DAS226 | Expanded Dental Assisting I | 3 |
| DAS227 | Expanded Dental Assisting II | 5 |
| DAS228 | Directed Clinical Practice | 7 |
| Total Hours | 63-64 | |
- 1
Because of strong emphasis on science in this major, applicants must have successfully completed Chemistry and Biology in high school. Students who did not complete the courses in high school, and those who prefer to refresh their knowledge of the material, should complete the listed pre-requisites
- 2
BIO121 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO122 Anatomy and Physiology II can be substituted for BIO123 Principles of Human Structure and Function.
- 3
“B” or better in BIO101 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology or High School Biology (must be within 5 years)
Full-time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Each student should make an appointment to see their advisor every semester before registering for classes. Please have your registration form completed, including the courses you wish to take, for this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester-by-semester listing below gives the normal scheduling option for full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years. Some courses can be scheduled as beginning courses in other semesters depending upon course availability and advisor's recommendation.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| DAS225 | Dental Morphology for the Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) | 2 |
| DAS226 | Expanded Dental Assisting I | 3 |
| DAS227 | Expanded Dental Assisting II | 5 |
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BIO101 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| DAS228 | Directed Clinical Practice | 7 |
| MTH125 or MTH124 |
College Algebra or Statistics |
3-4 |
| Hours | 13-14 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| ENG124 | College Composition | 3 |
| ITD122 | Computer Applications for Professionals | 3 |
| PSY121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC121 | Sociology | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BIO123 | Principles of Human Structure and Function (Lab) 1,2,3 | 5 |
| COM121 | Effective Speaking | 3 |
| PSY124 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| SOC123 or SOC225 |
Dynamics of the Family or Diversity in American Society |
3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CHM101 or CHM123 |
Introduction to Chemistry or General Organic and Biological Chemistry |
4 |
| ENG230 | Business Communication | 3 |
| HIS121 or HIS122 |
United States History I to 1877 or United States History II from 1877 |
3 |
| PHL122 | Ethics | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 63-64 | |
Minimum grade of “C” in all concentration courses is required. This program requires an application (separate from the College).
Please see your advisor to discuss the application process.
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate antomically accurate and efficient placement of restorative dental materials.
- Adhere to current legal regulations as stated in the Dental Practice Act and demonstrate professionalism and ethics in all aspects of dental care.
- Effectively communicate with patients, the dental team, healthcare providers and the public regarding diverse patient treatment needs.
- Be prepared to collaborate with community partners in the provision of dental care to patients.
- Foster lifelong learning and promotion of the profession through continuing education and active professional involvement.
- Pursue advancements on their profession and further develop their skills through innovation and evidenced based knowledge.