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Start your dental career at a dental assistant school near you. Dental assistants work chairside with dentists, prepare patients, take X-rays, and manage dental office operations. With a median salary of $44,000 and 8% job growth, dental assisting is a stable, rewarding healthcare career.
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Programs cover chairside assisting, dental radiography, sterilization, dental materials, office administration, and patient care. Training includes hands-on practice and clinical externships.
Dental assistants earn a median salary of $44,820, with specialty practices paying more. Job growth of 8% through 2032 means 56,400 new jobs.
Requirements vary by state. Many states require X-ray certification and some require full licensure. National certifications include CDA (DANB) and COA.
Experienced dental assistants advance to office managers or continue education to become dental hygienists.
Found 200 trade schools that may offer dental assistant programs. Showing 100 schools with program data. Visit individual school profiles for specific program details, costs, and enrollment information.
Dental assistant programs typically take 9-12 months to complete, including clinical externships.
Requirements vary by state. Many states require X-ray certification, and some require full licensure or registration.
Data Sources: All school, program, and outcomes data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Licensing requirements are sourced from state licensing boards. Apprenticeship data is from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Last updated: December 2025. Data is updated regularly to ensure accuracy. Learn about our methodology
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