YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Augusta

Start a rewarding healthcare career in as little as 12 weeks — no prior experience needed. Here's your step-by-step guide.

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Weeks to Graduate: 12
Total Tuition: $3,250
Next Start Date: April 11, 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:

Apply to Augusta 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.

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.

Gain Real-World Experience

Work in a real dental office through our externship program, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Get Certified

Earn your dental assistant certification as part of the program, making you a more competitive candidate for employers.

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 (23)

I had Ms.kaley as my instructor and she really made learning everything fun , there was never a moment when i was bored or not intertained. The program is what you make it, you have to be willing t... Read more

Tejada Moment

Kaley was a great dental assisting instructor. She was attentive, patient, and very knowledgeable. She made sure we fully understood each skill and always created a supportive learning environment.... Read more

Micah Butler

Kaley, My Instructor is the best‼️ She made sure that we understood each step as we learned. She went over and beyond to help Me (Us) My Class succeed.❤️ Couldn’t have had a better teacher

val Foots

I had the privilege of learning from Ms. Kaley my Dental instructor at Augusta Dental Assistant School and I can confidently say she is one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. Her teaching styl... Read more

Chanee' Williams

I had a great time with my classmates and our instructor Kaley, who taught us everything we needed to know and answered any questions.

Ana-Mayra castillo

My experience at Augusta Dental Assistant School was amazing. Miss Kaley was my instructor for the duration of the course, and I’m confident she’s given me the tools to be a successful dental assis... Read more

Aryanna Rhodes

I attend here and love it. I was grouped with Kaley and she is a great instructor. She helps us even when we think we don’t need it.

AMya Dunn

Augusta Dental Assistant School provides an exceptional education and practical training experience. The program thoroughly covers the core skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a real-world de... Read more

Alyssa Robinson

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Join thousands of graduates who have launched dental assistant careers with Augusta Dental Assistant School.

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