- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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The following PDF and Word forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.
- Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary License Application (PDF)
- Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Expired License Reactivation (PDF)
- Credential Verification (PDF)
Schools expanded function dental auxiliary education program
- Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Education Program Application Packet (PDF) – (for schools to provide EFDA education.)
- Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Curriculum Guideline (PDF)
- Renewal requirements
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Expanded function dental auxiliaries must renew their license every year. Credentials expire on the credential holder's birthday and may be renewed within 90 days of the expiration date. A courtesy renewal notice will be mailed to your address on record. You must keep your address current with us. Any renewal postmarked or presented to the department after midnight on the expiration date is late.
Fee Schedule
- See licensing fees below
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- Application - $175
- Renewal - $165
- Late renewal - $85
- Expired reactivation - $50
- Duplicate - $15
- Verification - $25
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
Process for Approving/Denying Applications
We finish the final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete and complies with requirements in chapter 18.260 RCW and chapter 246-817 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify that the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.