Start Your Career as a Dental Assistant – Apply Today!

Are you ready to step into a rewarding career in dentistry? As a Dental Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in patient care, assisting dentists with procedures, ensuring smooth operations, and making a real difference in people’s oral health. With demand for skilled dental assistants on the rise, there’s no better time to launch your career in this growing field!

At Stellar Career College, our Dental Assisting program provides hands-on training in essential skills to help you succeed in a fast-paced, in-demand career. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll gain practical, real-world knowledge to work confidently alongside licensed dentists in a clinical setting.

What You’ll Learn

Chairside Assisting Techniques – Work alongside dentists during procedures and provide direct patient care.
Dental Radiography & X-Rays – Learn how to safely expose and process diagnostic images.
Infection Control & Sterilization – Ensure patient safety by mastering instrument sterilization and disinfection.
Dental Anatomy & Oral Health Education – Understand tooth morphology, gum disease prevention, and patient education.
Office & Administrative Skills – Manage patient records learning Dentrix, schedule appointments, handle billing, and assist with insurance processing.

Why Choose Stellar Career College?

Hands-On Training – Gain practical experience with real dental tools and equipment.
Small Class Sizes – Get personalized instruction and one-on-one support.
Career-Focused Curriculum – Be job-ready with the skills dental offices are looking for.
Fast-Track Your Future – Complete your training in just 9 month and start working in a high-demand field.

If you are serious about making a change, you have to get out of your comfort zone. It’s the only way to grow.

Graduates of our Dental Assisting program are equipped to handle everything from chairside assisting and x-rays to patient education and front-office duties. With the growing demand for skilled Dental Assistants, you could be on your way to a stable, well-paying career sooner than you think!

Spots are filling up fast and seating is limited! Don’t put your future on hold any longer—apply today and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in dentistry!

• Program duration is 36 weeks in length and current class hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. Monday through Thursday On Campus Only.
• Tuition: $14,000.00 (Financial Aid available for those who qualify)
• Hands-on training includes: performing diagnostic testing, taking x-rays, creating laboratory molds, recording preliminary vital signs and symptoms.
• 200 hours of clinical externship. Gain real-world experience through a 200-hour externship, where you’ll apply classroom knowledge in a professional dental setting and build hands-on skills working with patients and dental teams.
• Infection & Disease control certification: Become certified in infection prevention and disease control, ensuring safe and sterile environments in dental practices to protect both patients and staff.
• Radiation (X-ray) Safety Certification: Earn your California Dental Board Certification in radiation safety to properly operate dental X-ray equipment while minimizing exposure to both patients and staff.
• CPR Certification: Get certified in CPR to respond effectively in emergencies, providing life-saving techniques
• Instrument identification: Learn to identify and properly handle dental instruments, ensuring efficiency and precision during dental procedures.
• Dentrix Dental Software: Learn the most popular dental software to manage patient records, appointments, billing, and charting in a streamlined, user-friendly platform.
• Chairside Assisting: Develop essential skills for chairside assisting, including patient preparation, assisting during procedures, and maintaining a smooth workflow in the dental office.
• Patient Education: Learn how to effectively educate patients on oral health, treatment options, and preventative care to ensure better outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Dental Terminology: Familiarize yourself with essential dental terminology to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Dental Charting: Gain expertise in dental charting techniques, accurately documenting patient information, treatments, and conditions during dental exams.  

Check out our successful grads who are now employed in their field! 

Students enroll in this program to seek post-graduation employment in positions typically including:

O*NET 31-9091.00 – Dental Assistants

O*NET 51-9081.00 Dental Laboratory Technicians

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

Sample of reported job titles: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Certified Registered Dental Assistant, Dental Assistant (DA), Expanded Dental Assistant, Expanded Duty Dental Assistant (EDDA), Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), Oral Surgery Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant (Ortho Assistant), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), Surgical Dental Assistant

What Does a Dental Assistant Do?

Perform  clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

Dental Assistant Duties:

Many dental assistants will tell you that there is no typical day because every day brings something different. Depending on where you work, you may perform many tasks including providing care to patients, setting up for dental procedures and running the front office. The dentist you work for will determine which responsibilities to assign you. In addition to your duties as a dental assistant, you will also treat and work with many people in your practice.

Is there room to move up in the field?

Being a valued dental assistant can lead to promotions. You may decide to get additional training or become a registered dental assistant by passing the board exam(RDA.) A dental assisting job can also lead you to other careers in the dental office. Once you have experienced working in a dental office you may want to pursue a career in dentistry with more responsibilities such as a registered dental assistant, registered dental assistant in extended functions (EF2), dental hygienist or dentist (DDS.)

Is there job security as a Dental Assistant?

The dental field is growing at a rapid pace. U.S. News and World Report ranked Orthodontist and Dentist in the top 5 of the 100 Best Jobs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the demand for dental assistants will include 19% between 2016 and 2026. With more demand for orthodontists and dentists, there are more opportunities for dental assistants and other careers in the dental office. As long as people have teeth there will be a need for dental professionals. 

What are the major differences between a dental assistant and a dental hygienist?

Dental assistants check-in the patient and prepare them for their appointment, while a dental hygienist will work with the patient by cleaning their teeth and checking the mouth for any dental hygiene issues. Starting out as a dental assistant is a great first step towards becoming a hygienist.