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What Are Our Students Saying?
Didn’t had the best experience at my class but they have made a lot of changes and are working towards improving the way the school works. They made me feel heard and seen and appreciated. They took everything I said and implemented changes and I would recommend them to other people wanting to change careers and become a dental assistant.
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Didn’t had the best experience at my class but they have made a lot of changes and are working towards improving the way the school works. They made me feel heard and seen and appreciated. They too...
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Vicki Rigelman
It’s a good step in the door !
nevaeh bouskill
Great place! Awesome instructors! Just know that you do not leave directly with a certificate this class makes it so that you can legally get certified by taking the board exams.
Abigail Cline
Great place to the start of a career, instructors were very professional and helpful! I enjoyed my 12 weeks here
Michele Chipres
great I love intstructor tree!
Yari Lopez
The school was a great place to get your foot in the door into the world of dental assisting.
Kyle Cox
This school was a great way to get my foot in the door into my new career, I was able to secure a job before the 12 week program was even over. You learn many helpful things that you will need in any specialty you may go to.
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This school was a great way to get my foot in the door into my new career, I was able to secure a job before the 12 week program was even over. You learn many helpful things that you will need in a...
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Jenalee Tighe
Beyond happy with this program!
Megan Davidson
Loved my time at SBDAS. Instructor Stefanie and Jordyn were amazing and very knowledgeable. They tried their hardest to make sure any questions got answered. I feel very prepared to join the dental field
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Loved my time at SBDAS. Instructor Stefanie and Jordyn were amazing and very knowledgeable. They tried their hardest to make sure any questions got answered. I feel very prepared to join the dental...
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Shy Adams
I love attending South Bend Dental School, not only is it a fun experience but I am also learning so much! The instructors are great, and help with anything you have questions about.
Adrianna Potter
Frequently Asked Questions
We don't accept financial aid. Tuition is $3,250 and you have two ways to pay it: in full before the program starts, or as a deposit followed by weekly auto-drafted payments. Both options, and what each one costs, are listed on our tuition page. If neither one works for your situation, call us and we'll go through the options available to you.
The time it takes to become a Dental Assistant varies between schools and certificate programs. Our curriculum is 12-weeks long and fully prepares students to start working as a Dental Assistant.
Yes, you can pay by check. Checks must be sent two weeks before your start date, and you must call our admissions team to provide a tracking number. They should be addressed to Zollege Management Inc., 7701 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78752.
This is a hands-on program, a different approach from traditional education. Our classes take place in a dental office rather than a classroom. Classes begin with a lecture and discussion, but most of the class time is spent in labs learning the essential dental assisting skills. When our students graduate, they feel at home in a dental office.
Dentists expect newly hired dental assistants to know fundamental skills. Our program focuses on helping you master those skills to set you up for success in your new career.
When you graduate from any dental assisting school you receive a certificate of completion. Many students ask if they can expect to make a higher starting salary if they attend a longer program. The starting salary for a Dental Assistant does not depend on how long you spent in school or how much you paid for your schooling.
Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the dentist, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work.
Dental assistants may perform many different clinical duties including preparing patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, sterilizing dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, administrative/front office tasks, working with patients on billing and payment, taking molds and impressions, performing x-rays, and more.
Dental Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During dental visits, assistants often work alongside the dentist.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. For more information, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for dental assistants was $47,300 as of May 2024. For more information, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.