YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Seattle

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: $3,890
Next Start Date: April 25, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $450

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 Seattle 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?

Google 4.9 (25)

The school was very helpful and fun, material was taught very thoroughly and in an interactive way, really recommend for anyone wanting to be assistant and get a job easily!

Muna Mohammed

Great instructors that are ready to teach,learned a lot from this dental school:)

Qramla Mua

I had a great experience at Seattle Dental Assistant School. The program is well-structured and very hands-on, which really helped me feel confident with both the clinical skills and the theory.

Ran Qin

⸻ I’ve just finished my dental program, and I’m very thankful for this school and my instructors. They are knowledgeable, supportive, and truly care about student success. The hands-on lab was cle... Read more

Julia Ulziit

I'm more than halfway through the Dental Assistant program here, and I'm really happy with my experience so far. The instructors are great—they make the class fun and explain things in a way that ... Read more

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Debbie Pargas

This is a wonderful school with instructors that care about the students success. It is easy to begin a career in just 12 weeks with the hands-on learning program!

crystal may

Glad there's a place in the Northgate area to train for dental assisting! Love the hands-on, skills-based program!

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Your New Career Starts Here

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

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