MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison College unveiled its new Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Clinic.

The new facility is at the Truax campus.

It's equipped with 15 dental chairs, a sterilization center, and more technology to help students prepare for the world of dentistry.

The $3.08 million project included $1.5 million in construction upgrades and $1.58 million in new equipment investments.

Madison College says this high-demand initiative provides dental assistants with training to perform expanded duties under the direction and supervision of a dentist.

In the 11-credit, one-semester EFDA program, students develop the skills to place and finish restorations, remove sutures and dressings, apply fluoride and sealants, take final and digital impressions, remove

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