Ohio administrative codes for EFDA’s -AQP’s

Important: The content previously on this page quoted Ohio EFDA statutes/rules from 2006. Those provisions have been amended since then (including fee amounts and “dentist not physically present” rules). This page now provides a high-level summary and links to the official, current sources. It is not legal advice.

Official sources (always current)

• Ohio State Dental Board – Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA): dental.ohio.gov
• Ohio Revised Code (ORC) – Chapter 4715: codes.ohio.gov (ORC 4715)
• Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) – Chapter 4715-11 (Qualified Personnel / EFDA rules): codes.ohio.gov (OAC 4715-11)

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Registration required

In Ohio, a person generally must be registered as an EFDA to perform EFDA functions, unless a statutory exception applies (e.g., licensed dentists and certain qualifying students).
Official: ORC 4715.61

Application (initial registration)

• Submit the required application to the Ohio State Dental Board.
• Provide proof of approved EFDA education/training and proof of passing an approved examination.
• Provide proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from an approved sponsor (e.g., ARC / AHA / ASHI). Board guidance: Ohio State Dental Board – EFDA page
• Application fee: $25. Official: ORC 4715.62 (effective Dec 29, 2023)

Renewal

EFDA registrations renew on a two-year cycle under Ohio’s standard renewal procedure. Renewal fee: $25.
Official: ORC 4715.63

Scope of practice & supervision

Ohio law and rules specify which procedures may be delegated to an EFDA and the supervision requirements under which those procedures may be performed. Do not rely on older “restoratives + sealants only” summaries; the statutory scope has expanded and is more detailed today.
Official: ORC Chapter 4715 (see ORC 4715.64)  and  OAC Chapter 4715-11

When the supervising dentist is not physically present

Ohio rules include a specific provision governing limited EFDA practice when the supervising dentist is not physically present. The rule includes conditions and a time limitation (e.g., not more than fifteen consecutive business days for a patient under the rule’s requirements).
Official: OAC 4715-11-04.4

Non-delegable procedures

Ohio rules also specify procedures that may not be delegated by a dentist (non-delegable tasks/procedures). For the current list, refer to the OAC chapter.
Official: OAC Chapter 4715-11

Last reviewed: March 31, 2026