CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
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A proud graduate of the California Dental Assistant Program.
A proud graduate of the California Dental Assistant Program.

Pre-dental students. High school 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
★★★★★5.0from 127+ Google reviews
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
California Dental Assistant Program Student Learning Infection Control Image.
A proud graduate of the California Dental Assistant Program.
A proud graduate of the California Dental Assistant Program.
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
CDA Program student
California Dental Assistant Program Student Doing an X-ray Image.
A proud graduate of the California Dental Assistant Program.
California Dental Assistant Program Student Learning Infection Control Image.
A proud graduate of the California Dental Assistant Program.
How you get there

Three steps. That's it.

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

1

Learn online

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

Your pace
2

Get hands-on

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

Near you
3

Work in a real office

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

240 hours
Locations

Train close to home.

Sacramento & North
Bay Area
Central Valley
Ventura & Los Angeles
Orange County & San Diego

Roseville, Fair Oaks, Rocklin, Chico

Nothing but the tooth.✦✦

Something to smile about.

FAQ

Questions? Answered.

When can I start?+

Enrollment is open year-round. Tap “I’m ready to start” 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.

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