Expanded Duties
for Dental Assistants
Advance Your Career. Expand Your Skills. Increase Your Value.
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Certification
What Are Expanded Duties?
In Georgia, Expanded Duties Dental Assistants (EDDA) are trained to perform additional clinical procedures under a dentist’s supervision — beyond the tasks of a traditional dental assistant.
This certification not only boosts your confidence and earning potential but also makes you more valuable to your dental team.
At GSDA, our Expanded Duties course is designed to help you build on your foundation and gain the advanced, hands-on skills required to perform expanded clinical tasks safely and confidently.
Who This Course Is For
This program is ideal for:
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Current dental assistants looking to upgrade their credentials
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Recent GSDA graduates ready to take the next step
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Dental offices wanting to certify their team members for expanded functions
No matter where you completed your initial dental assisting training, you’re welcome to enroll.
What You’ll Learn
Our Expanded Duties certification course includes in-depth instruction and clinical training in the following areas:
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Coronal polishing
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Sealant application
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Impression taking
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Topical anesthesia and fluoride
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Tooth identification and charting
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Advanced chairside assisting techniques
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Dental materials and infection control review
You’ll receive expert instruction, hands-on practice, and verification of competency in each skill required for Georgia Board of Dentistry Expanded Duties certification.
Course Format & Schedule
Our Expanded Duties course is offered in convenient one-day class at our Woodstock location. The next available class begins 05/30/2026. See Class Schedule for additional dates.
Each class includes both classroom and hands-on clinical components, so you’ll leave ready to apply your new skills right away.
Format Highlights:
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One-day weekend class
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Small class sizes for individual attention
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Certificate awarded upon completion
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Approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry
Tuition & Enrollment
Our Expanded Duties certification is designed to be affordable and accessible for working assistants.
Tuition: $550
Includes all instruction, clinical materials, and certification documentation.
Requirements to Enroll:
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Proof of current Dental Assistant status (or GSDA graduate)
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CPR certification
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Government-issued photo ID
Why Choose GSDA?
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Over 15 years of dental assistant training excellence
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Approved and recognized in the state of Georgia
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Experienced instructors who work in active dental practices
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Convenient weekend class options
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Becoming an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant opens the door to higher pay, greater responsibility, and more career opportunities in the dental field.
Common Questions About Expanded Duties (EDDA) in Georgia
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure what Expanded Duties (EDDA) certification includes or how it works in Georgia? These quick answers will help you feel confident before enrolling.
Expanded Duties are advanced clinical skills that allow dental assistants to perform additional procedures—such as placing sealants, taking advanced impressions, polishing, and other approved tasks—under a dentist’s supervision.
Yes. You must already be a dental assistant or have completed a foundational dental assisting program. This ensures you understand basic terminology, infection control, and chairside assisting before learning advanced skills.
You’ll receive a Georgia Expanded Duties Dental Assistant (EDDA) Certificate, which qualifies you to perform approved expanded functions in dental offices across the state.
The course is designed to be completed quickly, with focused instruction and practical skills training. Most students complete it in a single-day.
The course covers advanced clinical functions such as:
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Coronal polishing
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Sealant placement
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Advanced impressions
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Fabrication of temporary restorations
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Fluoride application
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Expanded chairside duties
(Exact skills depend on Georgia state requirements.)
If you’re already assisting and want to increase your value, responsibility, and earning potential, Expanded Duties certification is the next step. Many dental offices prefer or require EDDA-certified assistants.