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Dental Assisting Certificate Program

The full 12-week Registered Dental Assistant curriculum: slides, handouts and a test every week.

4.9Google rating40 graduates12 weeks · 176 hours
Taught by Dr. Rohini AgarwalEnglish
12 weeksBeginner
176 hours96 in class + 80 externship
Certificate
EnglishEnrolling soon

What you’ll learn

  • Assist chairside with four-handed dentistry
  • Take and process dental X-rays safely
  • Sterilize instruments and run infection control
  • Mix materials and take accurate impressions
  • Set up trays for common dental procedures
  • Respond to emergencies with CPR/BLS
  • Chart, schedule and communicate with patients
  • Prepare a resume and interview for your first DA job

Course content

12 weeks · 25 lessons · 96 hrs in class + 80 hr externship
  1. Week 1 · Review & test2 lessons
  2. Week 2 · Moisture Control, Dental Anatomy, Clinical Dentistry3 lessons
  3. Week 3 · The Dental Patient, The Dental Exam3 lessons
  4. Week 4 · Preventive Care, Impressions2 lessons
  5. Week 5 · Disease Transmission2 lessons
  6. Week 6 · Review & test2 lessons
  7. Week 7 · Pain and Anxiety Control, Endodontics2 lessons
  8. Week 8 · Sterilization2 lessons
  9. Week 9 · Review & test3 lessons
  10. Week 10 · ortho3 lessons
  11. Week 11 · Thejobinterview1 lesson
  12. Week 12 · Review & test

Is this program for you?

Requirements

  • Free on Fridays8 AM – 5 PM for 12 weeks

Who it’s for

Career changersStarting fresh at any age, like Priya at 35.
Retail & service workersKeep your weekday job while you train.
Working parentsOne day a week fits around family life.
Spanish speakersThe full program, taught in Spanish.

A class day at Smilecloud.

  1. 8:00Sterilization & setupGloves on. You prep operatories and run real sterilization cycles.
  2. 9:00Lecture blockShort, focused theory with Dr. Agarwal: anatomy, materials, procedures.
  3. 11:00Chairside labFour-handed dentistry on real chairs, with real instruments.
  4. 12:30Lunch & study groupRecharge with your cohort. Small class, big support.
  5. 1:30Radiography labPractice positioning and exposure on the clinic’s X-ray equipment.
  6. 3:30Impressions & materialsMix, pour and trim. Hands-on until it’s second nature.
  7. 4:30Skill check-off & debriefSign off a skill, review the week, preview next class.
  8. 9 hrs on site8 AM – 5 PM · 6 hands-on blocks + lunch & study group

This program includes

  • 176 hours of training (49 lecture + 47 lab + 80 externship)
  • Textbook and workbook
  • Scrubs (2 sets)
  • Clinical supplies and instruments
  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Dental radiography training
  • 80-hour externship placement
  • Job placement assistance
  • Resume and interview preparation
  • Certificate of completion

Paid separately: Background check (~$40) · TB test (~$25) · Hepatitis B vaccine (Free at many clinics). We accept Cash, Check, Zelle, All major cards.

After you graduate

  1. 80-hour externshipReal patients in Dallas dental offices, supervised.
  2. Certificate + CPR/BLSGraduate with both, at no extra cost.
  3. Resume & interview prepOne-on-one help to present your new skills.
  4. Job placement helpIntroductions to dental offices that are hiring.

Your instructor

Dr. Rohini Agarwal

Program Director & Lead Instructor · Boston University School of Dental Medicine

  • 4.9 Google rating
  • 40 graduates
  • 11+ Years in clinic
  • BU Dental Medicine
  • 176 Hour program
  • DMD · BU

Dr. Rohini Agarwal brings over 11 years of clinical dentistry experience to Brilliant Dental Assisting. A graduate of Boston University's School of Dental Medicine, she combines real-world expertise with a passion for training the next generation of dental professionals.

“I teach the exact skills my own clinic hires for, on the same chairs my patients sit in.”

Student reviews

4.9Google rating40 graduates
  • Job offer before externship ended
    This program changed my life! Dr. Agarwal is an incredible teacher. I got a job offer before I even finished my externship.

    Maria Gonzalez

    Graduate · Class of 2025

  • Retail → dental office in 12 weeks
    Weekend classes let me keep my weekday job. In just 12 weeks, I went from retail to a dental office. Best decision ever!

    Ashley Thompson

    Graduate · Class of 2025

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior dental experience to enroll?

No. The program is built for complete beginners and career-changers. We start from the basics in week one.

What is the class schedule?

Classes meet one day a week, 8 AM to 5 PM, for 12 weeks: the English batch on Fridays and the Spanish batch on Sundays. Most students keep their weekday job.

What does the tuition include?

Everything: 176 hours of training, textbook and workbook, 2 sets of scrubs, clinical supplies, CPR/BLS certification, radiography training, an 80-hour externship placement, job placement help and your certificate.

Is a payment plan available?

Yes. Pay $3,000 in full ($100 admission + $2,900 before class), or $3,300 on the plan ($100 admission, $200 first payment, then 10 weekly payments of $300).

What is the externship and where is it?

An 80-hour placement working with real patients in Dallas-area dental offices under professional supervision. It bridges class and your first job.

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