Las Vegas Dental Assisting Training

Launch your new career in dentistry with BDG Academy’s hands-on Dental Assisting Training program. In just 11 Saturdays, you’ll gain the clinical and administrative skills dental offices are looking for, preparing you for immediate employment in a rewarding, high-demand field.

Fill out the form below to get more info about the BDG Academy: BDG Dental Assisting School and to schedule your meeting with a medical career specialist.

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Become a Dental Assistant in 11 Short Weeks, Saturdays only!

This course of instruction prepares individuals for entry-level jobs as a dental assistant. Graduates may find suitable employment with general dental practices as well as in the offices of dental specialists including Endodontists, Periodontists, Orthodontists, Prosthodontists, Pediatric Dentists and Oral Surgeons.

A 40 hour externship is also included in the course and allows the student to apply the knowledge learned into a real-world setting.

Next Course Starts

Start Date

01/10/2026

End Date

03/21/2026

04/4/2026

6/20/2026

May 23 off memorial day

6/27/2026

09/19/2026

July 4th off
September 5th off labor day

10/3/2026

12/19/2026

November 28th off thanksgiving

Dental Assistant Training Program Details

Occupational Objective

The program will prepare a student to work as a Dental Assistant.

Length of Program

128 clock hours over 11 Saturdays at 8 hours a day + 40 Hour Externship.

Tuition

Tuition for the 11 Week Dental Assisting Course is $3,900.00 (6 or 12 month payment plan), which includes the required textbook, BDG Academy Scrub Tops and Bottoms, and a BDG Academy Name Tag at Graduation.

Dental Assistant Training Course Material

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

Demonstrate knowledge of the dental health care delivery system and dental health occupations.
Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental health care worker.
Identify, describe, maintain and utilize dental instruments and equipment.

Identify structures and explain functions and pathologies of dental and general head and neck anatomy.
Record patient assessment and treatment data.
Identify properties and uses, and manipulate dental materials.

Perform chairside assisting for general dentistry and specialty procedures.
Describe principles and perform techniques of preventive dentistry.
Perform general dental business office procedures.

Who Should Apply to the BDG Academy Dental Assistant Training?

Anyone looking for an in-demand full-time position in a great work environment

Those pursuing dental or medical degrees, looking for on-the-job experience

Highly motivated individuals interested in a rewarding and respected career in patient care

Individuals applying for the Dental Assisting Training course are required to:

Interview with an admissions counselor and have a tour of the facility.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Present proof of secondary education (high school diploma or an equivalency).