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Our 12-week, hybrid program consists of online learning and hands-on, in-person practice. The weekly homework must be completed in order to understand the concepts and gain the knowledge necessary to become a successful Dental Assistant.
Each Saturday, you will spend 4.5 hours practicing the hands-on skills necessary to be a successful Dental Assistant.

By combining online learning and in-person, hands-on practice, we offer the fastest path to becoming a high-quality Dental Assistant.
Externship
Austin Dental Assistant School's 40-hour externship program provides our students with the real-world experience they need to become confident and qualified dental assistants.
The externship portion of our course allows our students the opportunity to work under the direct guidance of experienced dental professionals in a local dental office. Students at Austin Dental Assistant School are eligible to begin their externships after class 3. Although we encourage our students to find their own externships, our Academic Advisors are here to help guide students in identifying potential opportunities in the area and assist with applications.
LEARN AND EARN IN 12 WEEKS
Licensure and Certification
Austin Dental Assistant School is licensed and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, so you will receive the same certificates for a Registered Dental Assistant once you pass the state RDA exam as any other school in the state. You'll receive a Certificate of Completion showing you went through our training program, your BLS (CPR) card, and your RDA license upon passing the RDA exam.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #1
Students explore the world of Dental Assistant responsibilities, growing familiar with critical fields like infection control, dental anatomy, and the layout of a dental office.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the Dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #2
Add instrument transfer, moisture control, and impressions to your growing list of new dental skills. Explore digital charting in both a virtual and real-life dental environment. Learn the basics of restorative dentistry and radiography.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #3
Continue your education in radiography, alginate impressions, and charting. Participate in hands-on labs that teach skills in anesthetics, bitewings, and pouring impressions.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #4
Learn the best ways to manage patient anxiety and various dental emergencies. Explore the specifics of digital charting and review various professional and legal aspects of Dental Assisting.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #5
Learn more about charting specific dental procedures within a specific digital charting solution. Explore more details about composite procedures, finger rest exercises, and instrument transfer. Begin education in periodontal probing and crown/bridge instruments.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #6
At the midway point, students learn to apply their knowledge of crown and bridge instruments in a procedural setting. Explore the details of oral and pediatric surgery. Continue your education in pouring impressions and identifying instruments for specific operations.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #7
Explore new concepts in rubber dam setup and temporary crowns. Spend considerable time growing familiar with the field of endodontics and different types of cements used across a variety of dental procedures.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #8
Learn more about the fields of preventative dentistry and orthodontics. Explore exposure equipment and materials in radiography and how to add a treatment plan to a patient’s digital chart.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #9
Learn strategies that improve the quality of X-Rays and a patient’s experience during the radiography capture process. Review specifics in tooth numbering, surfaces, and composite procedures. Explore more advanced concepts in composite procedures, including matrice use and the difference between restoration classes.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #10
Review the details of coronal polishing, dental sealants, and sealants. Begin education in your upcoming job search, including strategies for optimizing your resume, finding the right positions, and nailing your job interview.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #11
Review dental anatomy, dental instruments vocabulary, and dental technologies in anticipation of your certification. Continue your education in fields like FMX, temporary molar crowns, charting, and diagnostic models.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Week #12
Conclude your program with review on dental trays and procedures, along with a review of dental instruments. Participate in final hands-on lessons in FMX, temporary molar crowns, and instrument identification.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
PROGRAM OUTLINE

Students explore the world of Dental Assistant responsibilities, growing familiar with critical fields like infection control, dental anatomy, and the layout of a dental office.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Add instrument transfer, moisture control, and impressions to your growing list of new dental skills. Explore digital charting in both a virtual and real-life dental environment. Learn the basics of restorative dentistry and radiography.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Continue your education in radiography, alginate impressions, and charting. Participate in hands-on labs that teach skills in anesthetics, bitewings, and pouring impressions.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Learn the best ways to manage patient anxiety and various dental emergencies. Explore the specifics of digital charting and review various professional and legal aspects of Dental Assisting.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Learn more about charting specific dental procedures within a specific digital charting solution. Explore more details about composite procedures, finger rest exercises, and instrument transfer. Begin education in periodontal probing and crown/bridge instruments.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

At the midway point, students learn to apply their knowledge of crown and bridge instruments in a procedural setting. Explore the details of oral and pediatric surgery. Continue your education in pouring impressions and identifying instruments for specific operations.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Explore new concepts in rubber dam setup and temporary crowns. Spend considerable time growing familiar with the field of endodontics and different types of cements used across a variety of dental procedures.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Learn more about the fields of preventative dentistry and orthodontics. Explore exposure equipment and materials in radiography and how to add a treatment plan to a patient’s digital chart.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Learn strategies that improve the quality of X-Rays and a patient’s experience during the radiography capture process. Review specifics in tooth numbering, surfaces, and composite procedures. Explore more advanced concepts in composite procedures, including matrice use and the difference between restoration classes.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Review the details of coronal polishing, dental sealants, and sealants. Begin education in your upcoming job search, including strategies for optimizing your resume, finding the right positions, and nailing your job interview.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Review dental anatomy, dental instruments vocabulary, and dental technologies in anticipation of your certification. Continue your education in fields like FMX, temporary molar crowns, charting, and diagnostic models.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.

Conclude your program with review on dental trays and procedures, along with a review of dental instruments. Participate in final hands-on lessons in FMX, temporary molar crowns, and instrument identification.
Flexible Options
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career Support
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Job Placement Assistance
We're dedicated to supporting our students and graduates as they navigate the transition to the professional world. We offer:
Interview Preparation
Ace your interviews with confidence. Our tailored interview preparation resources cover a wide range of industries and job roles. From mock interviews to guidance on answering common interview questions, we provide the tools you need to excel in any interview setting.
Resume Review
Your resume is your ticket to landing your dream job. Let us help you make it shine. Our experienced team offers personalized resume reviews, providing feedback and suggestions to ensure your resume stands out to potential employers.
Partner Employers
Gain access to exclusive job opportunities from our network of partner employers in Austin, TX and surrounding areas actively seeking talent. Whether you're seeking internships or entry-level positions, our partnerships with leading companies and organizations open doors to exciting career prospects for our students and graduates.
We're committed to empowering our students and alumni to achieve their professional goals. Whether you're exploring career options, seeking internships, or pursuing post-graduation employment, our team provides the support and resources you need to succeed in today's competitive job market. Join us in shaping your future career path and unlock endless opportunities.
Program Requirements
To enroll in this program you must provide:
Proof of high school completion
We can accept a U.S. high school diploma or GED, or U.S. college transcript with your high school graduation date.
U.S. government-issued photo ID.
You must be at least 17 years old. If you're under 18, we will require written permission from a parent or legal guardian in order to enroll.
U.S. government-issued photo ID.
You must be at least 17 years old. If you're under 18, we will require written permission from a parent or legal guardian in order to enroll.
Proof of U.S. citizenship.
This can be your Social Security Number, or a TIN with a valid work permit.
Download a course guide to learn more
Our course guide contains all of the information you need to make an educated decision to become a Dental Assistant.
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 need to be sent 2 weeks prior to your start date an you must call our Admissions team to provide a tracking number. Checks will need to be addressed to Zollege Management Inc, PO BOX 675167, Dallas, TX, 75267.

The is a 'hands-on learning program.' We take a different approach from traditional education. Our classes take place in a dental office rather than a classroom. There is a hands-on component to every part of our course. Our classes begin with a lecture/class discussion, but the majority of the class time is spent in labs learning the essential techniques of Dental Assisting. When our students graduate and begin their career, they are at home in a dental office.

As a newly hired Dental Assistant, your employer will have an expectation that you will know the basic skills of Dental Assisting. It's those fundamental skills that we focus on teaching our students. Our custom designed curriculum sets students up for success in knowing exactly what dentists will expect them to know.

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.

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. For more information, please visit https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm#tab-1.

The median annual wage for dental assistants is $ 46,540 per year as of May 2023. For more information, please visit https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319091.htm.

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