Continuing Education

Welcome Dental Assistants!

Here you can find several continuing education courses, events, meetings, conferences, and links for Oregon dental assistants.

American Dental Assistants Association "Our mission is to advance the careers of dental assistants through education, credentialing, legislative advocacy, and professional activities that improve the delivery of quality dental health care."

EFDA LAFC Courses

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Approved OBD LA Courses

To find an approved list of courses, visit the Oregon Board of Dentistry's website. There, you’ll find all the information you need to contact a course near you and begin your Local Anesthetic Functions Certificate Course.

Pacific University

Registration

Contact:

alma.heredia@pacificu.edu

Portland Community College

Registration

Contact:

stacy.kimsey@pcc.edu

(971) 722-6633

Lane Community College

Registration

Contact:

cumminsm@lanecc.edu

EFDA Restorative Courses

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Approved OBD Restorative Courses

EFDAs in Oregon can advance their dental assisting career with restorative dental assisting courses available in Oregon.

These programs provide hands-on training in restorative procedures and patient care while meeting Oregon certification requirements.

Designed for dental assistants with expanded functions certification, restorative courses can help increase clinical responsibilities, enhance professional skills, and open new career opportunities in modern dental practices.

To find an updated list, visit the Oregon Board of Dentistry's website. for Board-approved dental assisting courses in restorative functions:

Lane Community College CE - (541) 463-5616

Oregon Health and Science University CE - (503) 494-8857

Oregon Institute of Technology CE - (541) 885-1866

Pacific University CE - (503) 352-2673

Portland Community College Dental Assisting Program - (971) 722-6633

Portland Community College Institute for Health Professionals CE - (971) 722-6633

South Puget Sound Community College Dental Assisting Program (360) 596-5529

EFDA ODAA Courses

Available Courses

The ODAA Education Committee proudly offers these exciting hybrid courses to all Oregon Expanded Function Dental Assistants:

Sealant Certificate
Soft Reline Certificate
Coming Soon! Gingival Cord Packing

For more information on obtaining these certificates and to start performing these expanded duties, please contact:

Bonnie Marshall, CDA, RDA, EFDA, EFODA, MADAA, BS

REGISTRATION EMAIL: mgrammabuns50@gmail.com

List of Oregon Dental Assistant CE Courses

Continuing education (CE) for dental professionals is important for staying current with the latest techniques and trends in dentistry. The goal is to provide access to care, provide better services to patients and the public, and support ethical practices. CE also helps dental professionals maintain, develop, and improve their skills, knowledge, and performance.

Below, you will find a list of various CE courses offered for dental assistants. Information is subject to change; to find the most up-to-date information, please visit the Oregon Board of Dentistry Website.

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