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Weeks to Graduate: 12
Total Tuition: $3,650
Next Start Date: June 6, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $1450

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?

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Haley Meadows

My time at St. John Dental School was truly a rewarding experience. The supportive faculty, hands-on learning opportunities, and welcoming environment made it easy to grow both academically and pro... Read more

Angelita Macari

My experience at St. John dental assistant school has been amazing, not only did I learn so much hand on but also through the online work as well. My instructors Tiara and Savannah were so nice and... Read more

Lauren Warchol

Very organized and informative program! All instructors are very nice and truly care about the education we receive here. Highly recommend!

Hannah Rose

I had a great experience attending this dental assistant school. The instructors were knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely cared about helping students succeed. They took the time to explain co... Read more

XIMENA C

I had a highly positive experience at this schooling. I gained valuable knowledge throughout my time here and greatly appreciated the supportive and welcoming environment.

Miranda

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.