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Become a Dental Assistant in 12 Weeks

schedule 12-Week Program payments $47K+ Median† medical_services Real Office Training

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12 Weeks
Duration
$47K+†
Salary

Median annual wage for Dental Assistants. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Your earnings may vary based on location, employer, and experience.

Why Austin Dental Assistant School?

What Sets Us Apart

We train you inside a working dental office, so your first day feels like week two.

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Real Dental Office

Classes held on-site in Austin . Learn on actual equipment in a modern setting.

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Instructor-Led

Taught by experienced professionals with strong student satisfaction scores.

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Job Placement

Direct access to our network of partner employers across Austin.

Dental Assistant Student Reviews
4.9 · 194 Google Reviews
4.7 · 21 Google Reviews
As a visual learner, I enjoyed the curriculum as it was visually informative and interactive. It was straightforward and relatively simple to understand. I enjoyed the teachers we got each week as they were informative, engaging, fun, giving constructive feedback, and patient. I would recommend to my friends looking to become dental assistants to apply here! Read less
As a visual learner, I enjoyed the curriculum as it was visually informative and interactive. It was straightforward and relatively simple to understand. I enjoyed the teachers we got each week as... Read more
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ArtsyAlly
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Very helpful to learn all of the hands-on tasks of a dental assistant prior to entering the workforce. Ms. Shon and Ms. Courtney were the best!! Always super informative and made sure all of the students could make the most of their learning experience and benefit from the classes. Read less
Very helpful to learn all of the hands-on tasks of a dental assistant prior to entering the workforce. Ms. Shon and Ms. Courtney were the best!! Always super informative and made sure all of the st... Read more
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Kelsey Carroll
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Experience was good got to learn various things in which helped me improve and overall exceed in the class
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Cindy
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Was the best program! This program really taught soo much about being a dental assistant. During my time here I got a job. And it’s the best job I’ve ever had! So if you want to become a dental assistant I would really recommend to start here! Read less
Was the best program! This program really taught soo much about being a dental assistant. During my time here I got a job. And it’s the best job I’ve ever had! So if you want to become a dental ass... Read more
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Lisbeth Reyes
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I am so glad I made the decision to join this school. It's fast paced learning with a lot of hands on training. I was able to perfect my x-rays and temporary crowns before starting my externship . Once I finished my externship I starting working before I even finished school . If you are ready to become a DA this is the school for you , once you finish you will be a RDA ready to start your career! Read less
I am so glad I made the decision to join this school. It's fast paced learning with a lot of hands on training. I was able to perfect my x-rays and temporary crowns before starting my externship . ... Read more
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Jewel Anderson
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Absolutely loved my class and instructors, it was such a fun learning environment and I loved each and every second of it! Everything we learned was what we needed to know to be successful in the dental office. All the material we learned was taught in a very fast yet officiant pace. My success from here on out is thanks to my instructors Mrs. Jessica and Ms.Kourtney! The program itself and going to the in person portion was amazing, the only thing I will comment on is on behalf of the campus manager Vanessa. It was extremely hard to get ahold of her through out the entire program. Besides the management part the program itself is amazing and would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in joining. Read less
Absolutely loved my class and instructors, it was such a fun learning environment and I loved each and every second of it! Everything we learned was what we needed to know to be successful in the d... Read more
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Jenny Montes
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Jessica and Kourtney were amazing teachers and i learned everything I needed. It was a great experience and definitely recommend.
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Jovani Reyes
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great experience, really good teachers admin needs a little more work overall great people and you can learn so much
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leila lugo
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Admin could use some work but overall a fun learning experience
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Jessica Cortez
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Had a great experience. Jessica and Courtney are the best. Admin could use some work but I would definitely recommend this course.
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Melissa Kutscher
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12-Week Curriculum

From Zero to Job-Ready

Online prep plus in-person labs at our partner dental office.

Weeks 1–3

Fundamentals

  • → Dental Anatomy & Terminology
  • → Infection Control & Sterilization
Weeks 4–6

Clinical Skills

  • → Chairside Assisting
  • → Digital Charting
Weeks 7–9

Advanced

  • → Dental Radiography (X-Rays)
  • → Restorative & Impressions
Weeks 10–12

Career Launch

  • → Externship
  • → Resume & Interviews
Tuition

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Affordable plans. Little to no debt.

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$3,650

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Pay as You Go

$208.33/wk

Start for $1450.00 down . 12 weekly auto-drafts of $208.33 begin two weeks after deposit. Includes a $300 payment-plan fee.

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Flexible

$291.67/wk

Start for $450.00 down . 12 weekly auto-drafts of $291.67 begin two weeks after deposit. Includes a $300 payment-plan fee.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We don't accept financial aid, but we have some pretty great reasons why! The founder of our school, Dr. Ince, decided that he wanted to create an amazing opportunity for those who desire to enter the field. He believed that students not only deserve a great education, but also an affordable and convenient option. Rather than opting to make our school more expensive in order to allow for financial assistance, Dr. Ince chose to implement affordable tuition prices; providing our students with the opportunity to graduate with little to no student loan debt. If none of our payment plan options work for you, please give us a call. We are more than happy to customize a plan!

The time it takes to become a Dental Assistant varies between schools and certificate programs. Our curriculum is 12-weeks long and fully prepares students to start working as a Dental Assistant.

Yes, you can pay by check. Checks must be sent two weeks before your start date, and you must call our admissions team to provide a tracking number. They should be addressed to Zollege Management Inc., 7701 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78752.

This is a hands-on program, a different approach from traditional education. Our classes take place in a dental office rather than a classroom. Classes begin with a lecture/discussion, but most of the class time is spent in labs learning the essential dental assisting skills. When our students graduate, they feel at home in a dental office.

Dentists expect newly hired dental assistants to know fundamental skills. Our program focuses on helping you master those skills to set you up for success in your new career.

When you graduate from any dental assisting school you receive a certificate of completion. Many students ask if they can expect to make a higher starting salary if they attend a longer program. The starting salary for a Dental Assistant does not have anything to do with how long you spent in school or how much you paid for your schooling.

Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the dentist, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work.

Dental assistants may perform many different clinical duties including preparing patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, sterilizing dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, administrative/front office tasks, working with patients on billing and payment, taking molds and impressions, performing x-rays, & more.

Dental Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During dental visits, assistants often work alongside the dentist.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

As of May 2023, the median annual wage for dental assistants is $46,540. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.

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Austin Dental Assistant School - South Austin - Menchaca Rd.

Our mission is to enable students to get affordable training and start their careers with little or no debt! We are committed to providing quality education and support to help our students launch their careers.

8701 Menchaca Rd. Bldg. 3, STE 200
Austin, TX 78748
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