Learn the essentials
Dental terminology, infection control, radiology, charting, materials, instruments and patient care.
13 weeks to a new direction
Learn dental assisting by doing it.
Build real chairside skills in a working dental environment—then put them to work during a 50-hour externship.
13 weeksFocused coursework
128 hoursClass + externship
TempeConvenient location
Train for a hands-on careerPractical skills. Personal instruction.
A practical path forward
Start building skills employers can use.
The program is designed to prepare motivated students for entry-level chairside dental assisting—not keep them in school for years.
Practice hands-on
Develop chairside habits through lab work, impressions, instrument transfer and procedure preparation.
Step into an office
Complete a 50-hour externship and prepare your résumé for the next step in your career.
Inside the program
Focused training. Real-world skills.
Thirteen weekly modules cover the clinical and professional foundation of dental assisting.
78Lecture + lab hours
50Externship hours
Infection control
Dental radiology
Charting & terminology
Impressions & lab materials
Restorative dentistry
Prosthodontics
Endodontics & anesthesia
Orthodontics & periodontics
Oral surgery
Medical emergencies & CPR
Instrument transfer
Résumé preparation
Program details are summarized from the school’s current published course outline and should be confirmed during your tour.
Upcoming classes
Choose a start date that works for you.
Classes run for 13 weeks. Contact our team to confirm availability and reserve your place.
January 9
Saturday start date
April 24
Saturday start date
August 14
Saturday start date
The 2027 dates are tentative and may change. Please confirm the date with our admissions team before making plans.
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Admission basics
See if you’re ready to apply.
- Be at least 17 years old
- Provide a valid driver’s license
- Submit a high school transcript, GED or equivalent
- Schedule an interview and school tour
- Complete enrollment documents and registration fee
Your next stepsAsk a question first
A simple way to get started.
- Ask about availability for the next class
- Review the $5,500 program tuition
- Ask about financing and loan options
- Tour the Tempe training facility
- Reserve your place in the 13-week class
1. Pay the $200 registration fee
Use the school’s secure Square payment link to reserve your place. Refunds are governed by the cancellation and refund terms in the enrollment agreement.
Pay $200 with SquareSecure payment is processed by Square.2. Complete your enrollment packet
Fill out the complete digital packet online. Your Social Security number is not requested online; the school will collect it in person if needed.
Open the enrollment packetThe completed packet is sent to DASA.Program team
Lead Instructor: Christine Jones
School Administrators: Jean Reblitz and Deanna Dickerson
Lead Instructor: Christine Jones
School Administrators: Jean Reblitz and Deanna Dickerson
School owner
Dr. Michael Dickerson, DMD, owns Dental Assisting School of Arizona. In his clinical practice, he works with digital impressions, 3D printing and digital treatment planning. Christine Jones leads the school’s classroom and hands-on instruction.
Questions students ask
Know what to expect.
Still unsure? Call or text us and we’ll walk you through the program.
Call the schoolWhen does the next class start?
The next planned class begins Saturday, January 9, 2027. This date is tentative; contact the admissions team to confirm the schedule and availability.
How long is the program?
The published program is 13 weeks and includes 78 hours of lecture and lab plus a 50-hour externship, for 128 total hours.
Do I need dental experience?
The course is designed to prepare students for an entry-level chairside dental assisting position. Ask the admissions team about your individual background during your tour.
What will I learn?
Topics include infection control, radiology, charting, impressions, dental materials, chairside procedures, medical emergencies, CPR, résumé preparation and more.
Where is the school?
2233 W. Baseline Road, Suite 104, Tempe, Arizona 85283.
How much is tuition, and are payment options available?
Tuition for the 13-week dental assisting program is $5,500. Financing and loan options are available. Contact our admissions team to discuss eligibility and current terms.
How do I reserve my seat?
First, use Square to pay the $200 registration fee. Then complete the school’s digital enrollment packet. Refunds follow the cancellation and refund terms in the enrollment agreement. Open the enrollment page.
Take the first step
Could dental assisting be right for you?
The 13-week program is $5,500. Our next planned start date is January 9, 2027, subject to confirmation. Tell us a little about yourself and ask about space.