Dental Assistant Program

Earn Your Dental Assistant Diploma in About 9 Months

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Why Choose Arizona College?

Comprehensive training from experienced dental professionals to prepare you for a career as a dental assistant
Online / In-Person hybrid learning to help you balance school and everyday life
New students will receive an iPad and Bluetooth keyboard included in their tuition, to use throughout school and keep upon graduation
Flexible class start dates. New sessions start about every 5 weeks.
Gain real-world job experience through an 8-week externship
Job search & resume writing support through our career services team
No high school diploma? We have options for earning your high school diploma while completing the dental assistant program

Explore a Career Path as a Dental Assistant

If you’re looking for a new career path, where you get to help people daily, working as a Dental Assistant may be a great fit for you. Dental Assistants enjoy a balance of connecting with people through patient care, taking x-rays, maintaining patient records, and scheduling appointments.

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Dental assisting student at Arizona College

Everyone at Arizona College has been very helpful and friendly. The class size is smaller than most colleges which is what I like the most.

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Whitney Begay, Arizona College Allied Health Program

Arizona College of Allied Health's instructors and staff are the most helpful people I know and attending this school has been the best decision I've ever made.

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Dental assistants work alongside dentists and dental hygienists to provide patient care during procedures and examinations.

Dental work environments may include: General Practice Offices, Pediatric Dental Offices, Cosmetic Dentistry Offices, Orthodontic Offices, and Dental Laboratories.

It is important for dental assistants to be able to help keep patients calm and comfortable, so the dentist can perform procedures as needed.

How Arizona College Helps You Become a Certified Dental Assistant

Two of the component exams necessary for certification, Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and Infection Control (ICE), can be completed during the program.

Our curriculum includes:

Administrative & Clerical Training

Training on administrative/clerical duties, including charting dental histories, providing patients with information & post-operative instructions, and teaching patients about maintaining oral hygiene.

Technical Equipment Training

Technical training on sterilizing tools and equipment, preparing tray set-ups for dental examinations, and constructing crowns and bridges.

Lecture & Lab Courses

Lecture & lab dental assisting courses taught by experienced faculty.

Externship Experience

Externship experience that provides the knowledge and confidence needed to work in a dental office.

Accreditations

All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency.