What to Expect as a Dental Assistant Student
Wondering what it's really like? Here's a look inside our 12-week program ā from your first day to graduation.
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- Weeks to Graduate
- 12
- Total Tuition
- $3,650
- Next Start Date
- March 21, 2026
- Down Payment as Low As
- $450
Your 12-Week Journey
Our program is designed to take you from beginner to job-ready in 12 weeks. Here's what your experience will look like:
Weeks 1-2: Building Your Foundation
You'll start by learning the fundamentals ā dental terminology, professional conduct, and the basics of working in a dental office. You'll meet your classmates and instructors, and start getting comfortable in a clinical environment.
Weeks 3-8: Hands-On Clinical Training
This is where it gets real. You'll practice clinical skills in a real dental office environment, working with actual equipment and tools. You'll learn chairside assisting, infection control, dental charting, X-rays, and clinical procedures.
Weeks 9-10: Certification Prep
Prepare for your dental assistant certification exam with comprehensive review sessions and practice tests. You'll earn your credential as part of the program.
Weeks 11-12: Externship
Put everything you've learned into practice during your externship at a local dental office. You'll work alongside licensed professionals, gaining real-world experience that employers value.
A Typical Week
Classroom Learning
Each week includes structured classroom time where you'll learn the theory and knowledge behind dental assisting ā from anatomy and terminology to patient care protocols and office procedures.
Hands-On Practice
Our classes take place in real dental offices, so you'll practice on the same equipment you'll use in your career. This isn't a simulation ā it's the real thing.
What You'll Learn
- Dental terminology
- Chairside assisting
- Infection control
- Dental radiography (X-rays)
- Dental charting
- Instrument identification
- Restorative procedures
- Patient care & comfort
- Office management
- Certification exam prep
Small Classes, Big Support
Our class sizes are small by design, so you get the individual attention you need. Your instructors are experienced dental professionals who are invested in your success ā and our student support team is here to help with everything from scheduling to career placement.
Ready to See What's Possible?
Your future as a dental assistant is closer than you think. Take the first step today.
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