The program provides didactic instruction, laboratory and clinical exercises for advanced operative procedures. The following seven weeks of instruction at the Center for Technology, Essex will consist of 98 hours of didactic instruction and 87 hours of laboratory practical experience before performing required clinical competencies under the direct supervision of the sponsoring dentist. The EFDA student's externship will be with the sponsoring dentist or associates in practice if a primary dentist is unavailable. A final bench test will be administered using the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments criteria, formerly known as NERB.  

Eligibility for admission:

• Proof of or declination of immunization for Hepatitis B.

• Four-handed dentistry experience and competency in the fabrication of provisional crowns is required.

• Proof of two years as a full-time Restorative Chairside Dental Assistant and one year as a full-time certified dental assistant as of March 1, 2024  or
   Proof of two consecutive years as a full-time Registered Dental Hygientist plus one year documented chairside dental assisting experience.

• The candidate's sponsoring dentist will be responsible for the clinical externship.

• Proof of health insurance.

You will be required to attend:

• Didactic Sessions (98) 

• Practical Lab Sessions (87 hours)

• Clinical Competencies Externship

• Bench Test 

Day/Time: 

• On-site Class/Lab
        June 24 - August 8, 2024
      8:30am - 3:30am
      Monday - Friday

• Externship with Sponsoring Dentist
        August - January        

Deadline: January 1, 2024
Cost:   $9,500
Location:   CTE Dental Assisting Classroom, 2 Educational Dr., Essex Junction, VT

Registration Process:  Register online and a detailed hard-copy application/information registration packet will be mailed to you to fill out and submit. 

SkillTech  is committed to providing a comfortable and encouraging learning environment for all students. We support and value tolerance and responsibility and expect students to treat each other and the staff with respect. Disrespectful behavior is unwelcome, and interactions that are offensive will not be tolerated. 

The Center for Technology, Essex does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or age in its programs or
activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Bob Travers, Director
2 Educational Drive Suite 200
Essex Junction, VT 05452
802-879-5558
Email Bob Travers