Become An Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy

Yes, our program is authorized by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

We are now accepting applications for the Summer Term.

The program is 10 weeks long.

Classes are held once a week on Saturday from 8 am – 5 pm. This schedule allows our students to continue working their current jobs while they complete the program. Additionally, students should plan to attend a 4-hour orientation session prior to the first day of class.

There are a maximum of 12 students in each class. This allows for plenty of individualized attention and ensures that everyone in the class gets the most out of the program.

At capacity, we have one teacher to every six students.

The curriculum is blended. About 25 hours of instruction will be available online, and 80 hours will be conducted in person.

The program usually costs $6,500. However, we are currently offering a $4,000 tuition scholarship to our winter cohort, bringing the cost down to $2,500. This tuition covers the 10-week program and includes dental supplies, textbook, scrubs and shirt, radiology certification, and the state application fee.

We offer various payment plans to meet your needs:

1. Pay in Full: Pay the full amount prior to starting classes. This option includes all necessary supplies and incurs no interest.
2. Payment Plan: Pay half upfront and the second half by the third week of classes.
3. Third Party Financing Available 

Students should generally be older than 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have access to a computer or smartphone. A criminal conviction will need to be explained to the California Board of Dentistry, and all necessary documents submitted for evaluation.

Upon completion, students will receive a certificate that allows them to apply to the Indiana Board of Dentistry to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Additionally, you will receive Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) radiology certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

We offer personalized coaching, resume templates, mock interviews, and salary negotiation techniques to secure your dream job. We have also partnered with dental offices in the area to help you gain your shadowing hours. These turn out to be valuable connections to have when searching for a job after graduation.

You will learn the latest techniques and best practices in dental assisting, including chairside assisting, dental radiology, infection control, and patient communication.

If you have the will to succeed, we can show you the way! We ask our students to bring the drive and passion to learn, and we will handle the rest.

Contact hours earned at Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy may not transfer to another educational institution. Contact hours earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy. You should obtain confirmation that Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy will accept any contact hours you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.

You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer contact hours earned at Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy to determine if such institutions will accept contact hours earned at Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement.

The ability to transfer contact hours from Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy to another educational institution may be very limited. Your contact hours may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never assume that contact hours will transfer to or from any educational institution.

It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the contact hours earned at Almaden Valley Dental Assistant Academy before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.