EFDA FINAL PAPER 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● What are non-delegable dental tasks according to Ohio
Administrative Code Rule 4715-11-06?
Answer: Tasks that cannot be delegated include definitive diagnosis,
final placement/removal of appliances, cutting procedures, and final
impressions.
●● What is the significance of the date 3/20/19 in relation to EFDA
duties?
Answer: Teledentistry and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) were
approved for EFDA duties on this date.
●● What procedures can only be performed by a licensed dentist?
Answer: Definitive diagnosis, final placement of appliances, therapeutic
adjustments, and final impressions.
●● What tasks can an EFDA not perform that are exclusive to
hygienists?
Answer: Remove calculus, probe gingival sulcus, and administer local
anesthetic.
, ●● What is required for an EFDA to monitor Nitrous Oxide?
Answer: Must have up-to-date BLS training and complete a 6-hour CE
course.
●● What is the maximum number of coronal polishers an EFDA can
perform at a time?
Answer: No more than 2 coronal polishers per supervising dentist at a
time.
●● What is the renewal fee for EFDA registration?
Answer: $25.
●● What is required for initial EFDA registration in Ohio?
Answer: Application fee of $25, passport photo, proof of Hep B
immunity, EFDA certificate, proof of passing board exam, and proof of
valid BLS training.
●● What is the new renewal date for EFDA registration?
Answer: Every 2 years following the initial registration date.
●● What must a dentist do to utilize teledentistry?
Answer: Apply for a permit and ensure diagnosis is done using
synchronous, real-time communication.
EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● What are non-delegable dental tasks according to Ohio
Administrative Code Rule 4715-11-06?
Answer: Tasks that cannot be delegated include definitive diagnosis,
final placement/removal of appliances, cutting procedures, and final
impressions.
●● What is the significance of the date 3/20/19 in relation to EFDA
duties?
Answer: Teledentistry and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) were
approved for EFDA duties on this date.
●● What procedures can only be performed by a licensed dentist?
Answer: Definitive diagnosis, final placement of appliances, therapeutic
adjustments, and final impressions.
●● What tasks can an EFDA not perform that are exclusive to
hygienists?
Answer: Remove calculus, probe gingival sulcus, and administer local
anesthetic.
, ●● What is required for an EFDA to monitor Nitrous Oxide?
Answer: Must have up-to-date BLS training and complete a 6-hour CE
course.
●● What is the maximum number of coronal polishers an EFDA can
perform at a time?
Answer: No more than 2 coronal polishers per supervising dentist at a
time.
●● What is the renewal fee for EFDA registration?
Answer: $25.
●● What is required for initial EFDA registration in Ohio?
Answer: Application fee of $25, passport photo, proof of Hep B
immunity, EFDA certificate, proof of passing board exam, and proof of
valid BLS training.
●● What is the new renewal date for EFDA registration?
Answer: Every 2 years following the initial registration date.
●● What must a dentist do to utilize teledentistry?
Answer: Apply for a permit and ensure diagnosis is done using
synchronous, real-time communication.
