Case Western Reserve University EFDA Program

With orientation week behind them, the class of 2025 is ready to dive into learning!

EFDA class of 2025: Get ready to embark on a transformative journey with us! We can't wait to meet our future EFDAs during this busy orientation week!

We are ready to welcome the class of 2025! Alumni, show your spirit and support for our future EFDAs!

Shown below are a few more CE opportunities for EFDAs!

Great CE Opportunities for EFDAs!

Get ready to celebrate, future EFDA class of 2025! Decision letters have been released!🫣🤞🏼

🥳Congratulations to the outstanding class of 2024 on your momentous achievement! 🤩🦷👏👏

EFDA Class of 2024 Graduates:
Destiney Barb
Ronni Benko
Kimberly Calabrese
Janell Covey
Samantha Emery
Amanda Eversole
Heather Fritz
Danielle Hale
Jasmine Haynes
Martin Hill
Desirae Ingram
Mary Kidd
Stephanie Lacko
Christine LoCoco
Megan McCoy
Molly McFarland
Halle McKinley
Jami Meglich
Melissa Monteneri
Olivia Muetzel
Christy Murphy
Kalia Neal
Hillwa Oudeh
Kelsey Rechnitzer
Rosiris Rivera
Jorden Sancrant
Andrea Scritchfield
Melanie Shelton
Kathrine Sojka
Keara Tagg
Alliyah Thomas
Liza Trummer
Lindsay Whelan
Christina Yost

Congratulations graduate Christine LoCoco, the 2024 recipient of the Ronald L. Occhionero '61 and Family Award for EFDA Excellence!

Dr. Occhionero established the Dr. Ronald L. Occhionero & Family Award for EFDA Excellence in 2019 to recognize an EFDA graduate who exhibits a passion and commitment to the field of dental medicine with a focus on expanded functions, and patient-centric care through their academic, clinical, community, and/or personal efforts.

It’s time to celebrate the class of 2024 Friday groups’s last day of class! 💥Graduation next week! 🦷

It's time to celebrate the class of 2024 Wednesday group's last day of class! 💥Graduation next week! 🦷

Are you ready to turn your professional dream into reality? Apply now to join the class of 2025 and become an EFDA! The deadline is approaching on 5/17/2024, don't miss out! case.edu/programs/dental-medicine-certificate

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 2025. https://case.edu/dental/prospective-students/expanded-function-dental-auxiliary-efda

The year has passed quickly and now it's finals week! Good luck EFDA class of 2024! 🫵🦷

We are now accepting applications for the Class of 2025! 🦷
A leader in education, and the first program of its kind in Ohio, our Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program is an ideal choice for Certified Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists who have a strong desire to further their dental expertise in the art of restorative dentistry.

In the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program, you’ll specialize in the placement of advanced remedial intra-oral procedures—important work that dentists can entrust to you with your new training and credentials. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in our program, you’ll gain real-world experience, including the placement of preventive or restorative materials such as pit and fissure sealants, amalgam restorative materials and metallic/non-metallic restorative materials (fillings).

Whatever your career goals may be, we’re here to help you achieve them. Submit your application today to take the first step toward your future with Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine!

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) | School of Dental Medicine | Case Western Reserve University Case Western Reserve University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster dose(s), if eligible. Individuals may apply for medical or religious exemptions. For more information, visit our COVID-19 website. Established in 1976, the Case Western...

In celebration of Dental Assistant Week, here is a look at the Wednesday class of our EFDA program, led by Shelly Feiwell!

Established in 1976, the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program was the first of its kind in Ohio. Located in our state-of-the-art facility on the interdisciplinary Health Education Campus in Samson Pavilion, we are proud of our reputation as the leader in EFDA education.

Our EFDA students practicing an indirect vision exercise to familiarize themselves with restoring teeth while looking in a dental mirror - a critical step in maintaining proper ergonomic positioning!😁

Finally time to begin waxing! Marginal ridges, and fossae, and cusps, oh my!🦷😁

It was a successful orientation week for the EFDA Class of 2024!🦷🤩

It’s orientation week for the EFDA Program Class of 2024! We look forward to meeting our new students in a few days!

🦷 EFDA alumni, what tips or advice can you share with our incoming students?🪥

Congratulations to the EFDA Class of 2023! 🤩🥳🦷
Good luck on the board exam next week!! You've got this! 🙌

We continue to accept applications for the Class of 2024! 🦷 The deadline is May 15, 2023.
A leader in education, and the first program of its kind in Ohio, our Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program is an ideal choice for Certified Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists who have a strong desire to further their dental expertise in the art of restorative dentistry.
In the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program, you’ll specialize in the placement of advanced remedial intra-oral procedures—important work that dentists can entrust to you with your new training and credentials. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in our program, you’ll gain real-world experience, including the placement of preventive or restorative materials such as pit and fissure sealants, amalgam restorative materials and metallic/non-metallic restorative materials (fillings).
Whatever your career goals may be, we’re here to help you achieve them. Submit your application today to take the first step toward your future with Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine!

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) | School of Dental Medicine | Case Western Reserve University We are now accepting online applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. The EFDA program has returned to an in-person learning experience. With the complexities and uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, we will remain flexible, making adjustments if necessary, ensuring students receive the high-qu...

Founder and CEO of DenTemp, LLC and Case Western Reserve University EFDA Program graduate Jizal Seikali will be speaking on Tuesday, April 4, at the CWRU Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship. Register at the link to attend the event! https://fal.cn/3x5EB

We are now accepting applications for the Class of 2024! 🦷

A leader in education, and the first program of its kind in Ohio, our Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program is an ideal choice for Certified Dental Assistants and Registered Dental Hygienists who have a strong desire to further their dental expertise in the art of restorative dentistry.

In the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) program, you’ll specialize in the placement of advanced remedial intra-oral procedures—important work that dentists can entrust to you with your new training and credentials. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in our program, you’ll gain real-world experience, including the placement of preventive or restorative materials such as pit and fissure sealants, amalgam restorative materials and metallic/non-metallic restorative materials (fillings).

Whatever your career goals may be, we’re here to help you achieve them. Submit your application today to take the first step toward your future with Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine!

Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) | School of Dental Medicine | Case Western Reserve University We will begin accepting online applications in February 2023 for the 2023-2024 academic year. The EFDA program has returned to an in-person learning experience. With the complexities and uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, we will remain flexible, making adjustments if necessary, ensuring students...

Welcome Wednesday and Friday groups of the EFDA Class of 2023! 👋🦷

The EFDA faculty congratulates our beloved Dr. Ron Occhionero on his retirement! Thank you for our wonderful profession Dr. O!! 🦷

Congratulations Dr. O!! 🥳🤩👏🦷

https://thedaily.case.edu/dental-medicines-ronald-l-occhionero-retires-after-57-years/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=thedaily_people

Dental medicine’s Ronald L. Occhionero retires after 58 years In popular culture, it’s a feat to be well known by one name. Yet at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, one faculty member managed to build an impressive reputation on just one letter: Known to decades of students, staff and faculty as “Dr. O,” Professor Emeritus and Fo...

Honoring Dr. Occhionero. Let's thank him for his creation of the EFDA concept in Ohio and his tireless dedication to our profession! Please RSVP if you can attend. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-ronald-occhionero-retirement-reception-tickets-372821127027

🦷 We look forward to meeting our Class of 2023 students in just three short weeks! 😃
EFDA Alumni, what advice do have to share with the Class of 2023?

The application deadline has been extended! We are now accepting round 2 of applications until 6/24/2022.
Please contact the program director for details: [email protected] or 216-368-3252.