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Choosing a Dental Assisting Program in Florida

How to tell whether a Florida radiography or expanded-functions course will actually count: Board approval, state licensure, accreditation, and the questions to ask before paying tuition.

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How to Choose a Florida Board-Approved Dental Radiography or Expanded Functions Program
What “Board approved” means in Florida, how to verify a radiography or EFDA program in five minutes, and ten questions to ask before paying tuition.
Reviewed September 18, 2026 · 7 min readRead →

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The statutes, rules and Board of Dentistry pages these guides are written from.

Resources — Helpful Links, including the List of Board Approved Expanded Duty/Dental Radiography Programs — Florida Board of Dentistry
Rule 64B5-16.002, F.A.C. — Required Training — Florida Administrative Code
Commission for Independent Education — Florida Department of Education

Choosing a Dental Assisting Program in Florida

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How to Choose a Florida Board-Approved Dental Radiography or Expanded Functions Program

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