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How to Become a Dental Assistant in Dallas

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OUR PROCESS

Become a Dental Assistant in 5 Steps

At Dallas Dental Assistant School, we're training the next generation of high-performing dental assistants. And it's never been easier to add your name to that list.

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12-WEEKS PROGRAM
Imagine Graduating Debt-Free.
Our Dental Assistant program has helped thousands of students launch Dental Assistant careers while graduating debt-free in Dallas. Prepare for a career in the dental field at an affordable price through a 12-week course that teaches you everything you’ll need to know.

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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.
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LEARN THE SKILLS DENTAL EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR
Hands-on, Skills-based Training Programs

Our classes take place in real dental offices in Dallas, taught by experienced dental professionals. You will gain the hands-on experience necessary to successfully start your career as a Dental Assistant.

Real-World Environments
Practice your skills in controlled, education environments.
Flexible Schedule
Choose from convenient class times that fit virtually any lifestyle.
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., 715 Discovery Blvd. Suite 412, Cedar Park, TX, 78613.

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.

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.

As of May 2023, the median annual wage for dental assistants is $46,540. 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.