STUDENT EXPERIENCE

What to Expect as a Dental Assistant Student

Wondering what it's really like? Here's a look inside our 12-week program — from your first day to graduation.

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Weeks to Graduate: 12
Total Tuition: $3,650
Next Start Date: June 6, 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — and our student support team is here to help with everything from scheduling to career placement.

What Are Our Students Saying?

Google 4.9 (49)

I had a good experience here, the teachers are nice and helpful, I learned a lot and would recommend this class to other people who are interested!

Abigail Pantoja

I had an incredible time with my classmates and my teacher, Irene. I can’t wait to begin my career!

Sophia Murguia

Mrs. Irene is the best teacher i had! She is very interactive and answered any questions i had. The class was very fun! I sure am going to miss her =)

Ashley Padilla

Loved teachers Irene and Katie both so nice

Ashley Thompson

It was great the teachers are amazing and they're so fun that it's so hands on you learned so much

kim rey

Mrs. Irena and mrs katie are amazing . I had amazing time with them.

Tial Sang

Ms. Katey and Ms. Irene helped a lot and were really nice! i would highly recommend them.

alexsiya cardenas

I had an amazing experience in the dental assistant program thanks to my instructors. They were both incredibly patient, supportive, and genuinely cared about our success. They took the time to exp... Read more

Nachelle Williams

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