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Weeks to Graduate: 12
Total Tuition: $3,250
Next Start Date: April 25, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $1450

Why Healthcare?

The healthcare industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country — and dental assistants are among the most in-demand roles. Whether you're working in retail, food service, an office, or just looking for a change, a dental assistant career offers stability, purpose, and growth.

Job Security

Dental assistant jobs are projected to grow much faster than average. People will always need healthcare — which means you'll always have career opportunities.

Meaningful Work

Every day, you'll help patients feel comfortable and cared for. It's a career where you make a real difference in people's lives.

Competitive Pay

Dental assistants earn a median salary of $46,540 per year, with room to grow as you gain experience and certifications.

Work-Life Balance

Most dental offices operate on regular weekday hours. Say goodbye to late nights, weekends, and unpredictable schedules.

Designed for Career Changers

Our program is built for people starting fresh — no healthcare background required.

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No Prerequisites

You don't need a college degree, prior healthcare experience, or specific coursework. If you're ready to learn, we're ready to teach you.

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Flexible Scheduling

We offer class schedules designed for people with jobs, families, and other commitments. You don't have to put your life on hold.

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Fast Track to a New Career

In just 12 weeks, you'll go from "thinking about it" to working as a certified dental assistant. That's not years — it's weeks.

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Graduate Debt-Free

Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans mean you start your new career without the weight of student loan debt.

You're Not Alone

Many of our students come from completely different backgrounds — retail, hospitality, childcare, and more. They were all looking for something better, and they found it. Our admissions team is here to answer your questions and help you every step of the way.

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