Online Dental Assistant School

Online Dental Assistant Program. Get Certified & Hired in 4 Months.

Our 4-month online program prepares you to become a dental assistant. We provide career coaching to help you get hired and offer an optional in-person externship for hands-on experience.

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4-Month Dental Assistant program

Earn your DANB-RHS certification

100% online with optional clinical hours

3-Day money back guarantee available

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How to become a Dental Assistant

4-Month online class

Join live, 90-minute classes four times per week with expert instructors. Complete daily assignments, mock exams, and simulations—100% online. Pass your national certification exam with confidence.

In-person clinicals

Complete 80 clinical hours. Gain hands-on experience as Stepful supports you with securing interview opportunities at a local dental practice—typically within 1–3 months of passing your national exam.

Land a full-time job

Join our 8-week Job Coaching Program with mock interview workshops and 1:1 coaching. Receive curated full-time Dental Assistant openings in your area. We’re with you every step of the way.

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Complete your Dental Assistant training online

Stepful’s is the Dental Assistant program near you! It's designed for those looking to jumpstart their healthcare career as a Dental Assistant.

With a large and growing demand for Dental Assistants across the country, this program offers a reliable path into healthcare without years of schooling.

This 4-month online program prepares you to earn your DANB Radiation Health and Safety certification and covers all essential topics such as dental anatomy, infection control, chairside assisting, and radiology. You’ll be equipped with the skills needed to work alongside dentists in performing patient care, X-ray procedures, and office support.

Our staff will support you at every stage of your journey. From career preparedness to job search assistance, we're here to help you start your new career as a Dental Assistant.

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Dental Assistant classes at your own schedule

You'll have 4 live classes per week and should plan for 90 minutes of additional daily coursework.

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You'll select a class time after you sign up.

What you’ll learn

Our 4-month online Dental Assistant program will prepare you to pass the DANB’s RHS exam.

Weeks 1-5

Learn the foundational healthcare knowledge and basic science you need to become a well-rounded Dental Assistant.

Topics include dental anatomy, dental terminology and dental office procedures.

Dentistry Foundations

Dental Anatomy

Infection Control

Office Safety

Weeks 6-10

Master dental radiology and safety, including imaging techniques, film processing, and radiation protection. Strengthen professional and interpersonal skills for working in a dental practice.

Radiation Principles

X-ray Equipment

Intraoral & Extraoral Imaging

Weeks 11-16

Develop skills in clinical dental procedures, including chairside assisting and dental specialties like orthodontics and endodontics. Prepare for the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam with mock tests and a comprehensive review of key radiology concepts.

Preventive Procedures

Restorative Dentistry

Medical Emergencies

DANB RHS Mock Exams

Weeks 17+

Apply the skills you learned online and earn clinical hours in a dental setting. Our experienced coaches will help polish your resume, prepare you for interviews, and support you in your full-time job search.

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DANB RHS Exam

Externship

Full-time Job

Job ready with Stepful

Designed to give students the skills, credentials, and confidence they need to secure a full-time job in healthcare.

$47,300 Average starting salary*

Step into a growing career field with competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

DANB-RHS certification

Graduate ready to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board’s Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, a key step toward building a long-term career as a dental assistant.

80% Job placement rate

80% of our graduates accept full-time job offers within 4 months of starting job-readiness coaching program.

Part-time evening and morning classes

Fit your education around your schedule with flexible morning and evening classes. Learn at your own pace while still receiving live support from instructors and coaches.

*Median annual salary for 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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