Accredited by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
At A&K Dental Assistant Academy, experienced San Jose dentists provide hands-on training in chairside assisting, radiology, infection control, and patient communication, backed by over 12 years of professional expertise.
We train you in a real dental practice with real dental technologies taught by real Dental Assistants.
Our modern hybrid program includes online learning with hands-on clinical training.
Earn a comfortable living for you and your family. While also enjoying dental/health benefits, 401k matching, and generous vacation days that come with the job!
Dental assisting is one of the FASTEST-GROWING occupations in the United States. Just in the San Jose area, there is a HUGE DEMAND for skilled dental assistants. You will not have trouble finding a job, but rather have the problem of deciding which dental office to work for.
Dental offices are usually open 8-5 during the weekdays. This allows dental assistants to work predictable hours, have the weekends free, and find a great work/life balance compared to most jobs!
As a dental assistant, you will be providing a vital service to your community. You will be helping people to maintain their oral health, which in turn will lead to a better overall quality of life!
Our accelerated dental assisting program is only 10 weeks long, meaning that you will be trained and ready to start your new career fast!
$24-$42.50
The minimum is $24 per hour, up to $42.50 per hour.
4 Days
Avg. Workdays per Week
11%
Expected Growth Rate through 2030
44,000
Estimated # of job openings each year through 2030
Yes, our program is accredited by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
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408-800-5688
Saturday classes.
There are a maximum of 20 students in each class. This allows for plenty of individualized attention and ensures that everyone in the class gets the most out of the program.
At capacity, we have one teacher to every five students.
The curriculum is blended. About 25 hours of instruction will be available online, and 80 hours will be conducted in person.
The program usually costs $6,500. However our school offering $2,500 .This tuition covers the 10-week program and includes dental supplies, textbook, and the state application fee.
BLS certificate not included; additional charges apply. Scrub top additional charges apply. X-Ray additional charges apply.
Students should generally be older than 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have access to a computer or smartphone. A criminal conviction will need to be explained to the California Board of Dentistry, and all necessary documents submitted for evaluation.
Upon completion, students will receive a certificate that allows them to apply to the [State] Board of Dentistry to become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). Additionally, you will receive Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) radiology certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
We offer personalized coaching, resume templates, mock interviews, and salary negotiation techniques to secure your dream job. We have also partnered with dental offices in the area to help you gain your shadowing hours. These turn out to be valuable connections to have when searching for a job after graduation.
You will learn the latest techniques and best practices in dental assisting, including chairside assisting, dental radiology, infection control, and patient communication.
If you have the will to succeed, we can show you the way! We ask our students to bring the drive and passion to learn, and we will handle the rest.
Contact hours earned at A&K Dental Assistant Academy may not transfer to another educational institution. Contact hours earned at another educational institution may not be accepted byA&K Dental Assistant Academy . You should obtain confirmation thatA&K Dental Assistant Academy will accept any contact hours you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer contact hours earned at A&K Dental Assistant Academy to determine if such institutions will accept contact hours earned at A&K Dental Assistant Academy prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement. The ability to transfercontact hours from A&K Dental Assistant Academy to another educational institution may be very limited. Your contact hours may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at A&K Dental Assistant Academy if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never assume that contact hours will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of A&K Dental Assistant Academy and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the contact hours earned at A&K Dental Assistant Academy before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.
5-Star Rating On Google
I love it! Very hands-on and teaches you a lot by actually doing and seeing the stuff we are learning.
A&K Dental Assistant Academy really prepared me to be at a dental office. Thank god and the academy for this amazing opportunity.
A&K Dental Assistant Academy is such a great vocational school and with 100% certainty would recommend it.
A&K Dental Assistant Academy has made my transition into the dental field a smooth one. Can’t wait to see what the future holds!
I just felt it was time for me to find a stable career…but I actually fell in love with the industry.
Just graduated from the 10-week course with A&K Dental Assistant Academy, and it was definitely an unforgettable experience. Dr. Askari was an incredible instructor. I truly recommend this school to anyone wanting a jumpstart on their dental assisting career.
I love it! Very hands-on and teaches you a lot by actually doing and seeing the stuff we are learning.
A&K Dental Assistant Academy really prepared me to be at a dental office. Thank god and the academy for this amazing opportunity.
A&K Dental Assistant Academy is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.