Dental Assistant School in Modesto, CA

Start Your Dental Assisting Career in Less Than a Year

Dreaming of a career in  oral healthcare? Our Dental Assistant Training Program at our  Modesto Campus helps students turn ambition into a real career.

At Stellar Career College, you can gain hands-on dental assisting skills, graduate in less than a year and become qualified to start a career in a dental practice.

Why Students Choose Our Dental Assistant Program

• Lower tuition rates*
•  Highest on-time graduation rates in the area*
• Strong job search support for graduates after graduation
• Hands-on dental assistant training 
• Highly rated by students on Google Reviews
• Voted Best Vocational College in Modesto 2025
• Tution $14,000.00 -Financial Aid Available (to those who qualify)
• Class time Mon through Thurs 8:00am to 12:35pm
• Classes start year-round (seating is limited)
• 200 hours of clinical externship included
• CPR, Infection & disease control, X-ray certification
• Small class sizes (less than 10 students)
• Tutoring and support (we are here for extra help)
• Caring and supportive staff

Our Dental Assisting Program in Modesto is designed for motivated students who want a real career without spending years in school. You’ll learn real clinical skills, work with modern dental equipment, and gain experience that employers are seeking.

What You’ll Learn in Dental Assistant Training

• Dental chairside assisting
• Dental X-ray procedures
• Patient care and communication
• Sterilization and infection control
• Dental instruments and procedures
• Front office dental administration

Our dental assistant classes in Modesto combine classroom instruction with hands-on lab training so you graduate confident and career-ready.

Imagine Your Future Career

According to BLS.gov, Dental assistants are in demand across California and nationwide. Graduates from our dental assistant program may work in private dental offices, orthodontic clinics, oral surgery practices, and specialty dental clinics.

Real career
Real income
Helping people smile every day

Take the next step and contact us to see if we are right for you. 

Dental Assistant School FAQs

How long is dental assistant training?

Our dental assistant program can be completed in less than one year, allowing you to learn real world skills for a long term career. 

Is dental assisting a good career?

Dental assisting offers stable  employment, career growth opportunities, and the ability to make a postive difference in patients’ lives. As long as people have teeth your skills will be in demand. 

Do I need experience?

No experience is required to apply to our dental course. Our program is designed to teach you everything you need to start an entry level position in a dental practice.