YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Olympia

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: $4,250
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 Olympia 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?

This course is very face paced and super informative. I love the hands on learning experience every weekend. My instructor Jessie is the best and I genuinely look forward to class every week. I’m v... Read more

Rachel McClellan

This program is great, lots of learning and fast paced, if you can’t handle fast paced then it’s not for you. My instructor Jessi is awesome and we are learning a lot from her.

Nina Smith

The instructors are very knowledgeable about Dental Assisting. They are always willing to help and never make you feel bad if you make a mistake. It’s a short course with a lot of information, but ... Read more

Tana Naikelis

This school is amazing. My instructors were extremely supportive and friendly. 10/10 would definitely recommend!

Marisa Mainiero

Karen is an amazing instructor! Would recommend this school to anyone interested

Courtney Chamberlin

Absolutely amazing school! My instructor Karen was more than willing to help in every way possible!

Mallery Combs

Enjoyed the pace of things and the small class. Staff was very supporting.

Kaci Williams

It was a great experience! A lot of studying and computer videos but totally worth it in the end If you’re determined:) the best part about the program was my lovely teacher Karen!!! Seriously the ... Read more

Corrina Zapata

Your New Career Starts Here

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

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