Pennsylvania Expanded Function Dental Assistants
Coordinated through the PA Department of State

Pennsylvania Expanded Function Dental AssistantsExamination Scheduling Information

Register for your next exam, find test information, or download handbooks from this page.

Examination Scheduling Information

Please VERIFY that you have registered your LEGAL name as it appears on your government-issued ID and that your personal information is CORRECT. Contact the State Board of Dentistry immediately to correct the spelling of your name or update your personal information if you notice any errors.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Only those who have been approved by the Board are permitted to schedule an exam. Applications to take an exam are submitted electronically through the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS). Once approved, a notification with instructions on how to schedule an exam will be emailed.

Available downloads

Downloads Stock number Format
PA EFDA Handbook 603900 PDF

Contact us

Contact the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry to:

  • Clarify information about licensure
  • Change your demographic information (e.g., name, email, etc.)
  • Obtain license verification
  • Obtain information regarding your Application for Examination

View Board contact information »

Contact Pearson VUE to:

  • Schedule, cancel, or reschedule your examination
  • Obtain information regarding your Score Report
  • Obtain information regarding your examination
Office hours

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. CT, Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CT, and Sunday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT; closed on local holidays.

Telephone numbers
  • 877-883-1370 (toll-free)

Board Contact Information

PA State Board of Dentistry
 P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
717-783-7162
st-dentistrypa.gov
Website: www.dos.pa.gov/dent