YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Tyler

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: $4,650
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 Tyler 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 4.8 (84)

Great instructors Ms. Chantel and Ms. Macy definitely made learning and training easier for the class. I enjoyed learning my online classes at home made it easy for me to study and learn at my own ... Read more

Martha Cadenas

Ms. Chantal and Ms. Macy were both very nice and helpful. They helped me learn everything that I needed to know to start a new career.

Rachel D

Amazing school! I def recommend , teachers (Mrs Chantal) are very helpful & give you the right knowledge to succeed in this course. Not only did I learn so much but I made a lot of loving friendshi... Read more

Andrea Lozano

Mrs Chantal Is amazing we learned so much and she makes you feel very confident going into Dental Assisting!

Jadie Jones

Mrs. Chantal is awesome! She made sure we were all on track as well as job assistance, I learned and reviewed everything i need to know to start my career!

Payton Hill

It’s a good program, I’ve learned so much during my 12 weeks here and you get to meet so many amazing people. The instructors are great, Macy was very straight forward when explaining things to us.... Read more

Melissa Sauceda

Had a good experience, really liked the hand on activities. Teachers did their best with us 14 in a class, they were great . Had stressful but also fun times in class. I'm glad I had this opportunity.

Beatriz Gonzalez

I have had a very positive experience with the school overall. The environment is welcoming in the staff are committed in the School place is strong emphasis on both academic treatment and personal... Read more

Angilena Perez

Your New Career Starts Here

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

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