YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Phoenix

Start a rewarding healthcare career in as little as 12 weeks — no prior experience needed. Here's your step-by-step guide.

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Weeks to Graduate
12
Total Tuition
$3,650
Next Start Date
April 25, 2026
Down Payment as Low As
$450

Become a Dental Assistant in 5 Steps

Dental assistants are in high demand across and the surrounding area. Here's how you can start your new career:

1

Apply to Phoenix Dental Assistant School

Fill out our simple application — it takes about a minute. No prerequisites, no entrance exams. Our admissions team will guide you through the rest.

2

Complete Your Training

In just 12 weeks, you'll learn everything from dental terminology and clinical procedures to hands-on skills in a real dental office. Topics include infection control, chairside assisting, and digital charting.

3

Gain Real-World Experience

Work in a real dental office through our externship program, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of licensed professionals.

4

Get Certified

Earn your dental assistant certification as part of the program, making you a more competitive candidate for employers.

5

Start Your Career

Our career services team helps connect you with local dental offices that are hiring. We assist with resume preparation, interview coaching, and job placement.

Why Is a Great Place to Start

Dental assistants are in demand across and . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.

12 Weeks

From enrollment to graduation

$0 Student Debt

Graduate debt-free with our payment plans

Career Support

Job placement help after graduation

No Experience Needed

You don't need any prior healthcare experience or college coursework to enroll. Our program is designed for people from all backgrounds who are ready for a career change. All you need is a desire to learn and a commitment to your future.

What Are Our Students Saying?
It was a pleasure to have Mandee and Gee as our instructors, they were amazing instructors and made us feel very comfortable and always inspired me to keep learning.
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Karina Juanes
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This school program was so fast! It’s a great step into DA! Mandee and Gee are great instructors! They always provided us with so much information!
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Revlyn Denney
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This school prepared me for a career. The instructors gave insight on tips and tricks that they have used in their own work history. I was able to work, and complete my school work successfully.
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Sarah Griego
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I LOVED school this program was very helpful and pushed me further to do more with myself in life so thankful for all my instructors for being great teacher
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Daniya Maye
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A great way to get your career started!
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Haylee Stephens
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It was easy, convenient, and fun. I would recommend this to anyone who is busy with work or busy being a parent. You have a whole week to go over and finish your online modules, whatever you went over that week will be reviewed the following Saturday in class. The class takes place at an actual dental office so you'll be pretty familiar with how to set up & break down a room etc. But as for hands on training its between your classmates and Dexter for x-ray practices. Mandy was my instructor she was fun but not TOO fun because she wants you to take the class seriously. I would of loved to rate this program 5 stars but we weren't given much help for the DANB RHS exam. Once the program was over we were signed up to go take our exam (it was super hard). The x-ray final you take through Zollege is probably like 10% of the actual DANB exam. I failed my RHS exam and since the $270 fee was included in my tuition ill have to pay that fee myself again. Overall I loved PDAS but if i could recommend one thing it would be additional help on taking the RHS exam. Read less
It was easy, convenient, and fun. I would recommend this to anyone who is busy with work or busy being a parent. You have a whole week to go over and finish your online modules, whatever you went o... Read more
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