YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Charlotte

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: $3,650
Next Start Date: May 30, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $1450

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 Charlotte 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?

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This program has been amazing and very educational to learn from. The instructors are wonderful, shout out to Ms. J and Ms. Faye for making it a positive experience for us.

Kayce Moose

Taking the Dental Assistant class has been a valuable and educational experience. The course covered a wide range of topics essential for working in a dental office. Ms.jay ,ms.kayln and ms.fay has... Read more

Akhila Ram

This experience has been amazing and educational Ive loved my instructors Mrs. Jay Mrs Faye and Ms Kay. I have learned so much in these past 12 weeks and even got a CPR certification I was hesitant... Read more

Tamiah Lockwood

The dental assistant program opened up so many opportunities for me. The beginning was a little bit messy as I adjusted to the pace and expectations, but overall it was a valuable and rewarding exp... Read more

Angel Aguilar

Ms. Fay and Ms. J are the best instructors. They care for the students and make sure you are set up for success. I’m excited to start my new career in dentistry thanks to this program :)

Molly Rivers

This was a great opportunity and very knowledgeable and hands on I’m glad I came to this school

Sheena Miller

I loved my professors Ms.Dee and Ms.Missy. This program made me have the career of my dreams and be able to help people! The only thing I recommend is college providing hard cover textbooks for the... Read more

Ariana Newcomb

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

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