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Weeks to Graduate: 12
Total Tuition: $3,950
Next Start Date: March 28, 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 Chicago 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?

Google 4.9 (27)

The best part of this whole experience was our Instructor Sherida!! She was the only instructor that was consistent and helped us even when the school did not give us the supplies we needed

Hannah Cashman

Just finished my program from there it was a really enjoyable experience. My instructor Jamila made it even better she was so sweet and understanding. I would definitely recommend this program such... Read more

Yaricsa Hurtado

good technique to make the lessons understood even if the level of English is low for expatriates like me who do not have a good level of English! I was afraid of not being able to get out of it bu... Read more

Carole Nyamouth

Ms.Jamila and Mrs. Tasha are the best instructors I ever I met! They are very helpful and hands on and they’re the reason why my entire class graduated.

Niecy Nolan

I just graduated the program today and I loved it. My instructors Jamila and Tasha were great at helping me understand and feel comfortable with going into the real world. I want to thank them. One... Read more

Kentaea Watson

I absolutely loved this course! It covered everything I needed to know in just 12 weeks. Instructor Jamila and Tasha were incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and engaging, making the learning exp... Read more

Stef Stef

Instructor Jamila is the best! She’s very helpful and hands on, always making sure you’re confident in doing what you learned each class. She’s always smiling and has great energy. My experience w... Read more

Tyreek Echoles

Amazing program and Emma was the best instructor to learn from!

Juliana Erazo

Great Instructors! Ready to work one on one and set students up for success! Flexible online learning with in person Saturday class. Small classes for optimal learning experience. Students ready to... Read more

Kim Baron

This school helped me learn so much in the dental field! Our instructors are very helpful and reassured us to ask for assistance or ask any questions when we felt the need to. Emma especially made ... Read more