Enrollment

Dental Assisting in Oregon is one of the most satisfying careers. Dentist are continually searching for well-trained dental assistants. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: “employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 11 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.” It is a skill that requires practice and patience, but it can be a lasting, challenging, and fulfilling career.

School Calendar

Start Date
End Date

Class A
Apr 30, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
(Thur)
(Thur)
Class B
May 1, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
(Fri)
(Fri)
Class A
Sep 3, 2026
Dec 10, 2026
(Thur)
(Thur)
Class B
Sep 4, 2026
Dec 11, 2026
(Fri)
(Fri)
Class A
Jan 7, 2027
Apr 14, 2027
(Thur)
(Thur)
Class B
Jan 8, 2027
Apr 15, 2027
(Fri)
(Fri)
Class A
Apr 29, 2027
Aug 5, 2027
(Thur)
(Thur)
Class B
Apr 30, 2027
Aug 6, 2027
(Fri)
(Fri)
Class A
Sep 9, 2027
Dec 16, 2027
(Thur)
(Thur)
Class B
Sep 10, 2027
Dec 17, 2027
(Fri)
(Fri)

School Closed (No Classes)

2026

Mar 26 & 27 – No class (Spring Break)
Jul 2 & 3 – No class (4th of July)
Aug 8 – Sep 2 – No class
Nov 26 & 27 – No class (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 12 – Jan 6 – No class (Christmas Vacation)

2027

Mar 25 & 26 – No class (Spring Break)
Jul 1 & 2 – No class (4th of July)
Aug 7 – Sep 8 – No class
Nov 25 & 26 – No class (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec 18 – Jan 5 – No class (Christmas Vacation)

Admission Requirements

To be admitted into the program, you must:

be 18 years or older.
possess a high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalency certificate.

Enrollment Process

To enroll, you must:

submit your high school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalency,
submit valid identification,
submit completed and signed enrollment documents, and
pay 20% of tuition as down payment at the time of enrollment.

*We recommend registering early as classes fill quickly.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition
$5,900
Books
$750
Supplies & Testing Fees
$1,600
Uniform
$100
Total
$8,350

CPR Training and DANB application fee for Radiology certification are included in tuition cost. Upon enrollment, students will be issued all required textbooks and scrubs.

20% down payment ($1,670.00) is required at the time of enrollment.

The remaining balance of $6,680.00 is due two weeks before the start of class.

** 3% credit card convenience fee per transaction

Financing

Due to the duration of our program, we do not qualify for government financial aid. However, our students have found that student loans can be obtained through their local bank or credit union, depending on credit score.