YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Abilene

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: $4,690
Next Start Date: April 25, 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 Abilene 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 5 (32)

10/10 this school has help me start a new career in my life.

GUSSIE SCALIA

Abilene Dental Assistant School was amazing! Had such great Instructors, and I gained knowledge that helped me getting In the field.

Debbie Cano

I really enjoyed this program! The instructors made sure that we all felt confident in what we were learning and made the labs so much fun! It was well put together and I learned so much and now fe... Read more

emalee duniven

Love love love ADAS!!! It taught me so much and was so well paced. It helped me find lifelong friends in the field I love! Would totally recommend you anyone looking to start their career as a Dent... Read more

natalee rodriguez

This school has helped me learn so much and I have enjoyed being here. I highly recommend it to people wanting to be in the dental field!!

emily schedule

I love this school they are so amazing. They really have helped me in my complete life transition!! Thank you so much for making my career possible

Bae Bae

This school is amazing anyone looking to be a dental assistant should check this out.

myah payne

Abilene dental assistant school has actually been such a thrill to attend to. I’ve learned so much from all four of the instructors (Shawnee, Lauren, Aj and Morgan,) the advice and support these la... Read more

Jacilyne Andrade

Your New Career Starts Here

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

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