Dental Assistant Program in Arizona
Earn Your Dental Assistant Diploma in Approximately 9 Months
Classes begin August 10th
Dental Assistant Training at Arizona College
Our healthcare career school’s dental assistant program takes a total of four quarters (38 weeks) to complete. After completing the on-campus portion of the program, you’ll participate in an off-campus, eight-week clinical externship that provides you with real-world, hands-on experience in a dental practice setting.
All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency.
AZC Mesa Named a Top Vocational School by USA Today
For the second year in a row, Arizona College – Mesa has been recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Top Vocational Schools, earning a 5-star rating in both 2025 and 2026. We are proud to be the only school in Arizona to receive a 5-star rating in the Health Professions and Related Programs category. This ranking, developed in partnership with Statista, is based on factors such as graduation rates, graduate salaries, time to pay off net costs, social mobility, and diversity.
Why Our Dental Assistant Program in Arizona is Right For You
- No waitlist for enrollment
- Arizona College – Mesa ranked #6 on the Top Dental Assistant Schools in Arizona in 2026 list by Research.com
- Flexible schedules with new sessions starting every 5 weeks
- Online / In-Person hybrid learning format
- Earn Your Dental Assistant Diploma in Approximately 9 Months
- Financial aid available to those who qualify
- Arizona College will pay for a passed RHS (Radiation Health and Safety) Certification.
- No GED or High School diploma? We have solutions
Choosing a Dental Assistant School
When deciding where to obtain your dental assistant training, look for a school that offers a mix of teaching and learning environments: classroom, laboratory, and experience in the field. This holistic combination gives you a strong foundation for pursuing employment after you graduate.
Arizona College’s dental assistant undergraduate diploma program is designed to provide you with both the education and the real-world experience needed to become a dental assistant.
Students starting on November 21st, 2022, or later will receive a preloaded iPad included in their tuition, to use throughout school and keep upon graduation.
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Finally, A Dental Assistant School Near Me!
An Arizona Dental Assistant Program for the entire Phoenix Valley with 2 campus locations in Glendale and Mesa. Our Student Services team is here to help you tackle daily needs such as class scheduling or transportation options.
Our Dental Assistant Program Curriculum Includes:
Training on administrative/clerical duties, including charting dental histories, providing patients with information & post-operative instructions, and teaching patients about maintaining oral hygiene.
Technical training on sterilizing tools and equipment, preparing tray set-ups for dental examinations, and constructing crowns and bridges.
Lecture & lab dental assisting courses taught by experienced faculty.
Externship experience that provides the knowledge and confidence needed to work in a dental office.
What Does A Dental Assistant Do?
Dental assistant responsibilities include providing chairside assistance to dentists and hygienists during dental procedures and performing clerical duties, such as scheduling patient appointments. This program is offered at our Glendale and Mesa, AZ campuses.
A dental assistant career offers you the opportunity to play a critical role in a busy dentistry environment. Dental assisting is an ideal career path if you:
- Like working in one-on-one settings
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Can juggle a wide range of responsibilities.
Excel Beyond the Classroom
Our Career Services team offers job search support and employment services to all Arizona College Dental Assistant students and graduates.
Career Orientated
Through ArizonaCollegeEDGE.com, we also provide you with tools to simplify everything from writing resumes and cover letters to job applications and more. You’ll even find tips and resources for on-the-job success, conflict resolution, networking, interview prep, and planning for your future. Because at Arizona College, we care about more than getting you ready to graduate. We’re here to get you ready for a career.
Where Your Training Can Take You
Dental assistants are needed in general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and periodontics. Every setting brings new experiences and opportunities to help others. In our welcoming classroom and lab, you will gain skills and confidence to succeed, wherever your future in dental assisting takes you.
Begin Your Journey To Become a Dental Assistant Today!
Arizona College encourages our students to pursue dental assistant certification after completing our program. Additionally, as a program graduate, you’ll have support and assistance with job placement from our Career Services team as you embark on your dental assistant career.
We invite you to learn more about our school and our dental assistant program. Take the first step on the path to fulfilling your dream of working in the dental field. Complete a request information form to get in touch with the Arizona College admissions team. Start your new healthcare career today!