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High school students. Pre-dental students. Career changers.

Do you live in California and want to become a Dental Assistant?

Learn from a Dental Board of California Registered Provider. Train online, hands-on near you, then 240 hours in a real dental office.

  • Ages 17+
  • No diploma or experience needed
  • 12 months to finish
5.0 from 127 Google reviews
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  • CDA Program student
  • CDA Program student
  • CDA Program student
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Which one are you?

This was built for you.

  1. High school student

    Start a real career at 17.

    No diploma needed. Get into healthcare while your friends are still figuring out what's next.

    That's me
  2. Pre-dental student

    Get chairside before dental school.

    240 hours in a real dental office to put on your application. See the job up close before you commit.

    That's me
  3. Career changer

    Switch to healthcare without starting over.

    Study around your job and family. No experience needed, just the drive to do something new.

    That's me
Picture this

A few months from now, you're in the room.

Not reading about dentistry. Doing it.

  1. You're chairside

    Working next to the dentist, helping real patients, part of a real team. Not on the sidelines.

  2. Your résumé says “experienced”

    240 hours inside a real dental office. That's the experience offices ask about.

  3. You're on a real path

    A healthcare career you can grow in. Headed to dental school? You're already ahead.

Book my free call Free. No pressure. Takes a few minutes.

Nothing but the tooth.✦✦

Something to smile about.

What you walk away with

Skills, experience and a career you're proud of.

Here's what you'll have when you finish.

  • You know the job

    Dental basics, terminology, patient care and chairside know-how, learned online at your pace.

    300 hours online
  • Your hands know it too

    You practice with real equipment and real instructors before you ever see a patient.

    Hands-on classes
  • You've done it for real

    You work inside a real dental office near you, with real patients and a real team.

    240-hour internship
  • You're never stuck

    One person who knows your progress and keeps you moving, Monday to Saturday.

    Your own coordinator
  • You're not doing it alone

    Live study sessions and a community of students going through it with you.

    Live sessions + community
  • You've got the paper to prove it

    Your California Dental Assistant Program certificate, plus a certificate for each course you take.

    Certificates
How you get there

Three steps. That's it.

No guesswork. Here's the whole plan, start to finish.

  1. 1

    Learn online

    300 hours of coursework. Study at 6am or midnight. You have 12 months to finish.

    Your pace
  2. 2

    Get hands-on

    Practice real skills in hands-on classes near you, usually on weekends. From Chico to San Diego.

    Near you
  3. 3

    Work in a real office

    Finish with a 240-hour internship in a dental office. Real patients. Real team. Real experience.

    240 hours
Is this for you?

If you can show up, you can do this.

This is for you if…

  • You're 17 or older
  • You want a real career in dentistry
  • You can study 12 to 40 hours a week
  • You want to train around school or work

You don't need…

  • A high school diploma or GED
  • Any dental experience
  • To quit school or your job
  • To move. Classes are across California
  • 300Hours of online coursework
  • 240Hours in a real dental office
  • 17Hands-on class locations
  • 6085Dental Board Registered Provider
Locations

Train close to home.

Roseville, Fair Oaks, Rocklin, Chico

Reviews

Don't take our word for it.

“It gave me the confidence and skills I needed to start my career in dental assisting.”
Jayleen S., Google review
“The instructors were supportive, clear, and very knowledgeable.”
Rupina B., Google review
“The staff are amazing and the content is very well put together.”
Prince B., Google review
Your next step

Book a free call. Get every answer.

  1. Tell us your goalsYour schedule, your job, where you live. We plan around you.
  2. Get the full pictureStart date, class locations, tuition and how payment works.
  3. Decide on your termsNo pressure. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you straight.

Rather talk now? Call (916) 249-1253, Mon–Sat 9am–6pm.

FAQ

Questions? Answered.

Still unsure? Book a call
When can I start?

Enrollment is open year-round. Book a call and your advisor will walk you through getting started.

How long does it take?

You have 12 months from your enrollment date to finish, and you set the pace. Most students spend 12 to 40 hours a week.

Is it online?

It's hybrid. You do 300 hours of coursework online, practice in hands-on classes, then finish with a 240-hour internship in a dental office.

Can I do this while in school or working?

Yes. The coursework is self-paced, so it fits around school or a job. Internship hours usually happen during regular business hours, so plan for that part.

Do I need experience?

No. You need to be at least 17. No diploma, GED or dental experience needed.

What do I get when I finish?

The California Dental Assistant Program certificate, plus a certificate for each certification course you take, like Infection Control, the Dental Practice Act and CPR/BLS.

How much does it cost?

Your Admissions Advisor walks you through tuition and how payment works on your call. Your exact total is in your Student Enrollment Contract.

Your new career starts with one call.

Pick a time. We'll walk you through everything. No pressure.

Book my free call Or call (916) 249-1253