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

Your 12-Week Journey

Our program is designed to take you from beginner to job-ready in 12 weeks. Here's what your experience will look like:

1

Weeks 1-2: Building Your Foundation

You'll start by learning the fundamentals — dental terminology, professional conduct, and the basics of working in a dental office. You'll meet your classmates and instructors, and start getting comfortable in a clinical environment.

2

Weeks 3-8: Hands-On Clinical Training

This is where it gets real. You'll practice clinical skills in a real dental office environment, working with actual equipment and tools. You'll learn chairside assisting, infection control, dental charting, X-rays, and clinical procedures.

3

Weeks 9-10: Certification Prep

Prepare for your dental assistant certification exam with comprehensive review sessions and practice tests. You'll earn your credential as part of the program.

4

Weeks 11-12: Externship

Put everything you've learned into practice during your externship at a local dental office. You'll work alongside licensed professionals, gaining real-world experience that employers value.

A Typical Week

Classroom Learning

Each week includes structured classroom time where you'll learn the theory and knowledge behind dental assisting — from anatomy and terminology to patient care protocols and office procedures.

Hands-On Practice

Our classes take place in real dental offices, so you'll practice on the same equipment you'll use in your career. This isn't a simulation — it's the real thing.

What You'll Learn

Dental terminology
Chairside assisting
Infection control
Dental radiography (X-rays)
Dental charting

Instrument identification
Restorative procedures
Patient care & comfort
Office management
Certification exam prep

Small Classes, Big Support

Our class sizes are small by design, so you get the individual attention you need. Your instructors are experienced dental professionals who are invested in your success — and our student support team is here to help with everything from scheduling to career placement.

What Are Our Students Saying?

Google 5 (60)

I had a great time getting my Dental Assistant Certification through St. John Dental Assistant school. I learned so much and I learned all that I need to know to have a successful career! The instr... Read more

Natalee Walker

Miss Tierra and Savanah are the best! They were definitely patient with us, they taught us a lot in such little time without making classes so stressful.

Sarai Avila

During my time here at St. John Dental Assistant School, I got to learn a lot from my wonderful instructors Savannah and Tiarra! The program was very flexible where class work and quiz was due at e... Read more

Nicolas Santos

All of the instructors are amazing!! Cannot recommend this school enough, quick and efficient, prepares you well to jump right into the dental field.

Kalyn Vogt

Great instructors!! The class definitely leaves you feeling prepared!

Charlotte D'Amico

Both Tiara and Savannah were such big help during my learning process! I was able to pass all of my final test on top of securing a job because of the experience I gained from the school and their ... Read more

Madison Finck

this program has been a great learning experience. i appreciate all the instructors, they were very helpful, and i liked that they’re dental assistants themselves. it’s a fun and inviting atmospher... Read more

stephanie shanahan

This program was an amazing experience! The instructors are great and the material taught is very useful and great for a beginner in dental assisting. Highly recommend