What is the job outlook for dental assistants?

Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.

How much does a dental assistant make?

The median annual wage for dental assistants is $ 46,540 per year as of May 2023.

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Join Austin Dental Assistant School - South Austin - Menchaca Rd. and train in a real dental office at SoLa Dental of Austin.

If you're ready to launch your Dental Assistant career in Austin, fill out the form to learn more. Our team is here to support your success!

What Sets Austin Dental Assistant School - South Austin - Menchaca Rd. Apart?

In addition to taking classes at an actual dental office, our instructors and staff team up to prepare and connect aspiring dental professionals like you with Austin employers who need your talent! We maintain graduation and job placement well above the industry average, and our student satisfaction scores are exceptional. We’re committed to you and your career!

Hands-on Training with Experienced Dental Professionals

Job Placement Assistance and Career Support

Partnerships with Local Dental Offices and Community Initiatives

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Licensure and Certification

Austin Dental Assistant School is licensed and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission .

Students who complete this program receive a Certificate of Completion, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card through the American Heart Association, and a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license upon passing the RDA exam through the University of Texas Health Science Center- San Antonio (online course), which is approved by TSBDE. The exam cost is covered by the school.

What Are Our Students Saying?

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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 st... Read more

Kelsey Carroll

Experience was good got to learn various things in which helped me improve and overall exceed in the class

Cindy

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

Lisbeth Reyes

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

Jewel Anderson

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

Jenny Montes

Jessica and Kourtney were amazing teachers and i learned everything I needed. It was a great experience and definitely recommend.

Jovani Reyes

great experience, really good teachers admin needs a little more work overall great people and you can learn so much

leila lugo

Admin could use some work but overall a fun learning experience

Jessica Cortez

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Austin, TX

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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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What Sets Austin Dental Assistant School - South Austin - Menchaca Rd. Apart?

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