What is the job outlook for dental assistants?

Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.

How much does a dental assistant make?

The median annual wage for dental assistants is $ 46,540 per year as of May 2023.

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Join South Bend Dental Assistant School and train in a real dental office at Jeffrey S. Mader, DDS.

If you're ready to launch your Dental Assistant career in South Bend, fill out the form to learn more. Our team is here to support your success!

What Sets South Bend Dental Assistant School Apart?

In addition to taking classes at an actual dental office, our instructors and staff team up to prepare and connect aspiring dental professionals like you with South Bend employers who need your talent! We maintain graduation and job placement well above the industry average, and our student satisfaction scores are exceptional. We’re committed to you and your career!

Hands-on Training with Experienced Dental Professionals

Job Placement Assistance and Career Support

Partnerships with Local Dental Offices and Community Initiatives

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Licensure and Certification

South Bend Dental Assistant School is regulated by: Indiana Department of Workforce Development Office for Career and Technical Schools 10 N Senate Avenue, Suite SE 308 Indianapolis, IN 46204 OCTS@dwd.in.gov http://www.in.gov/dwd/2731.html .

Students who complete this program receive a Certificate of Completion and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card through the American Heart Association. During the program, students obtain a provisional radiology permit to take X-rays during their externship. The school staff assists students with completing their Proficiency application and puts them in touch with the state radiology department to help with Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam steps and obtaining a Limited Radiographic License. Limited is a state term that means limited to the dental field.

What Are Our Students Saying?

Google 4.8 (26)

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 a... Read more

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... Read more

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

This a great school for learning and hands on experience. The instructors are very positive and informative. Even though the class is accelerated the instructors make sure that we don’t miss anythi... Read more

Chloe Criswell

This school is very informative and hands on with COVID precautions. As times are hard where we are not able to practice on other students the school provided typadontals and specialized examinatio... Read more

Yvette Nissley

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Frequently Asked Questions

We don't accept financial aid, but we have some pretty great reasons why! The founder of our school, Dr. Ince, decided that he wanted to create an amazing opportunity for those who desire to enter the field. He believed that students not only deserve a great education, but also an affordable and convenient option. Rather than opting to make our school more expensive in order to allow for financial assistance, Dr. Ince chose to implement affordable tuition prices; providing our students with the opportunity to graduate with little to no student loan debt. If none of our payment plan options work for you, please give us a call. We are more than happy to customize a plan!

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/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 have anything to do with 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, & 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 Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

As of May 2023, the median annual wage for dental assistants is $46,540. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.

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South Bend Dental Assistant School - South Bend

Our mission is to enable students to get affordable training and start their careers with little or no debt! We are committed to providing quality education and support to help our students launch their careers.

17490 SR 23
South Bend, IN 46635

Start Your Dental Assistant Journey in South Bend Today!

What Sets South Bend Dental Assistant School Apart?

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