Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

The Rise of the 6-Figure Dental Assistant: How EFDAs Are Reshaping Practice Economics

10 September 2025

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The Rise of the 6-Figure Dental Assistant: How EFDAs Are Reshaping Practice Economics The days of dental assistants as low-wage, replaceable labor are disappearing. In major markets like Seattle, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries (EFDAs) are commanding wages of $50 to $60 per hour, with some assistants earning six figures. What started as sticker shock for many dentists has evolved into a broader reckoning with…

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