Mentoring

The ODEFA Mentoring Program Committee is introducing some new ideas this year. We hope you will find these options useful. Share the information with your co-workers and employers!

Shadowing

We have contacted a few dentists who are willing to allow an EFDA to shadow another EFDA in their office during practice hours. Although any EFDA may take advantage of the opportunity, this concept is geared toward benefiting the EFDA who is re-entering the restorative aspect of dentistry after being out of the field for awhile. It is our goal to have offices in all areas of Ohio where the dentist is open to shadowing.

*Please talk with your employer about possibly offering shadowing and contact your local component Trustee or the ODEFA President for more information.

Refresher Courses for EFDA's

We are currently looking in to offering refresher courses for EFDA's and EFDA students through statewide EFDA Training Programs and the ODA. Check this section frequently for updates.

Mentoring Options for Dentists and Graduating Dental Students

ODEFA is offering guidance to any dentist who is interested in implementing the utilization of an EFDA in their practice or improving efficiency if currently utilizing an EFDA. Board Members or Advisory Board Members are willing to speak with any practicing dentist or graduating dental student on the benefits of utilizing an EFDA.

*Contact your local component Trustee or current ODEFA President for more information.

You will find contact information for all current Board Members on the back of each Issue of  "The Expanded" Newsletter.