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Weeks to Graduate: 12
Total Tuition: $2,950
Next Start Date: April 25, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $1450

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:

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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?

Over all very good school and teachers loved my classmates !!!!

Samantha Gourdin

Just completed my 12 week course !! I loved the school instructors are super nice loved them all.

Edna Gutierrez

Just completed the 12 week course and I absolutely loved the program. The instructors are super informative and helpful and so willing to work with you.

Natalie Walter

Great experience, got my certificate in 12 weeks! Very knowledgeable instructors and thorough curriculum.

Riley Shaianne Zapata

I had a great experience at Tucson Dental Assisting School! The instructors are knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely care about your success. field. I highly recommend this program to anyone lo... Read more

Aliya S

Mana is the bees knees, thank you to all the instructors for your knowledge and help, definitely recommend to anyone looking to get into dental assisting.

ianXLIV

Mana, Sara, and Keanna are all amazing instructors. I went in knowing nothing about dentistry but these three instructors set me up for success In The dentist industry.

Shanice Smith

Just completed the last in-person class, this was a great experience and foundation for my dental assisting career. Informative and knowledgeable instructors.

Sandy Kara

This was an awesome and rewarding experience!! This program has given me so much confidence to help others and improve their overall quality of life. I was hired immediately after, and I couldn’t h... Read more

Vanessa Martinez

I am in the dental assisting program and really enjoyed my time here!! Kiana, Mana, and Sarah were awesome instructors and helped me grow and learn in every class. Can’t wait for my future in denta... Read more