Dental ASSISTANT PROGRAMS

What to Look for in a Dental Assistant Program

Not all programs are created equal. See how Temple Dental Assistant School prepares you for a real career — faster, more affordable, and with hands-on training from day one.

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Weeks to Graduate
12
Total Tuition
$4,850
Next Start Date
April 25, 2026
Down Payment as Low As
$450

Why Program Choice Matters

Choosing the right dental assistant program is one of the most important career decisions you'll make. The right program sets you up with real skills, real experience, and a clear path to employment — without years of debt holding you back.

Feature Temple Dental Assistant School Community College Other Programs
Time to Complete 12 weeks 1-2 years 6-12 months
Cost $4,850 $10,000-$20,000+ $8,000-$15,000
Hands-on Training From day one Limited lab time Varies
Student Loan Debt $0 — Graduate debt-free Common Varies
Certification Prep Dental assistant certification included Sometimes included Varies
Career Support Job placement assistance Career center access Varies

What Sets Temple Dental Assistant School Apart

Real-World Training

Our classes take place in real dental offices, taught by experienced professionals. You'll get hands-on experience with the tools and techniques you'll use every day on the job.

Graduate Debt-Free

With affordable tuition and flexible payment plans, our students graduate without taking on student loan debt. Your career starts on a strong financial foundation.

Certification Included

Earn your dental assistant certification as part of the program, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Career Placement Support

Our team helps connect you with hiring partners in your area, assists with resume building, and provides interview preparation support.

What Are Our Students Saying?
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Mary Patterson
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I had an amazing experience at Temple Dental Assisting School! The instructors are truly great, supportive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. They made every class fun and engaging, and the hands-on training really built my confidence. I’m so grateful for everything I learned here. Thanks to their program, I graduated with a full-time job already lined up! I couldn’t recommend this school enough to anyone considering a career in dental assisting. Read less
I had an amazing experience at Temple Dental Assisting School! The instructors are truly great, supportive, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. They made every class fun and engaging, and th... Read more
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Abby Rose
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I had the amazing experience being in this class I learn new things everyday. I highly recommend coming here to become a dental assistant!!!!😊😊😊😊
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Catheleen Omnes
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Ms. Ori was the best instructor I’ve gotten to experience. I also was employed through my externship! Great experience, the school just needs to provide the instructors with more materials for bigger classes. Read less
Ms. Ori was the best instructor I’ve gotten to experience. I also was employed through my externship! Great experience, the school just needs to provide the instructors with more materials for bigg... Read more
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m c
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Mrs. Ori is absolutely amazing! They go above and beyond to help you get exactly where you need to be. The entire team is friendly, welcoming, and super helpful. I definitely recommend this place!
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Patty
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Ms.Ory was best teacher she taught me a lot since the very beginning I’m really sad that she leaving if would to do all over again I would love to have her as teacher again.
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adrianna roundtree
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Amazing school , Amazing instructors , great experience they are all so positive and very helpful! Everything was organized and well taught, I recommend coming here !
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Alexa Rivas
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The best class and instructors I have had the pleasure of being taught by will miss all the laughs and good moments.
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Andrew rodriguez
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The teachers are great here ! They make things easy to understand and will help answer any questions you have for them.
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Ariel Vincent
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This was an amazing and fun program! The instructors were phenomenal and always so helpful.
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Ashlee Tarvestad
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