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Discover what your 12-week journey looks like at Tucson Dental Assistant School.

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Weeks to Graduate
12 Weeks
Next Start Date
June 6, 2026
Total Tuition
$3,650

Your 12-Week Journey

From clinical fundamentals to your first job interview, we prepare you for everything the dental industry requires.

  1. Weeks 1-2: Building Your Foundation

    You'll start by learning the fundamentals β€” 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.

Dental Assistant students in training

A Typical Week

Classroom Learning

Each week includes structured classroom time where you'll learn the theory and knowledge behind dental assisting β€” 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 β€” it's the real thing.

What You'll Learn

Dental Terminology
Chairside Assisting
Infection Control
Dental Radiography
Dental Charting
Instrument ID
Patient Care
Certification Exam Prep

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 β€” and our student support team is here to help with everything from scheduling to career placement.

What Are Our Students Saying?

Google 4.9 (14)

Getting my foot into the dental field and career, Tucson Dental Assisting School was great! Fast course Classes and super helpful instructors! Loved being in a small class and help was always offered if I struggled with somthing! 100% reco…

Anaka Fleming

I loved this program. It was fast, easy to learn and a lot of practice and wisdome with great teachers!

Daija Arandia

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

Samantha Gourdin

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Your future as a dental assistant is closer than you think. Take the first step today.