YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Birmingham

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: $2,950
Next Start Date: May 2, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $1450

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 Birmingham 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 4.7 (31)

A quick 9 week affordable program for the start of a great career!

Teonna Satcher

Ms.Patricia was very sweet and supportive I would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to start a career in the dental field .

Jasmin Nettles

Very great program! Mrs. Patricia was a wonderful instructor. She was very helpful and made sure that we stayed on top of everything! If you ever want to get a start in the dental career I would de... Read more

Laquandra Ivy

The instructers are awesome !Ms.Patricia ,Ms.Erica and Ms.Shamnon make learning fun I’ve learned so much in a short period of time

Tiara Grady

This Course was great & I love experiencing new things every week . I Would Definitely recommend this to anyone who would be interested in Dental Assisting and all of the instructors are very kind ... Read more

Jessica Mims

I totally recommend this program, it’s only 12 weeks and only on Saturday’s, our instructors were amazing and you will learn all you need to know before going into the dental assisting field. Patri... Read more

Kaylen Beasley

I would definitely recommend this school. It’s great. You only have schools on saturdays. Which is great if you have to work during the week. Mrs. Linda and Danielle is a great instructor and reall... Read more

Rebeca Campos

I would definitely recommend this school if you are wanting to start a career. Class is only on Saturdays which is great if you are still working during the week . Mrs. Linda & Mrs. Danielle have b... Read more

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