Also called: EFDA
A dental assistant with extra training who can place fillings and sealants after the dentist prepares the tooth.
Once the dentist drills, takes over to place and carve the filling, apply sealants, and polish. Higher pay than standard assisting.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Dental assisting experience plus a state-approved EFDA course.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Dental Assisting (certificate).
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI doesn't place fillings; carving and polishing restorations stays precise hands-on work.
Classes: Biology, Art or ceramics, Health-science CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9091.
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