Our 12-week hybrid program combines online learning and in-person practice. Weekly homework prepares students to master technical skills in Saturday classes.
Students spend 4.5 hours practicing hands-on skills each week in an actual dental office.
By combining online learning and in-person, hands-on practice, we offer the fastest
path to becoming a high-quality Dental Assistant.
Alvin Dental Assistant School's 40-hour externship program provides our students with the real-world experience they need to become confident and qualified dental assistants.
The externship portion of our course allows our students the opportunity to work under the direct guidance of experienced dental professionals in a local dental office. Students at Alvin Dental Assistant School are eligible to begin their externships after class 3. Although we encourage our students to find their own externships, our Academic Advisors are here to help guide students in identifying potential opportunities in the area and assist with applications.
Alvin Dental Assistant School is licensed and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Students who complete this program receive a Certificate of Completion, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card through the American Heart Association, and a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license upon passing the RDA exam through the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). Additionally, students will need to pass the radiology exam through the University of Texas Health Science Center- San Antonio (online course), which is approved by TSBDE. The exam cost is covered by the school.
Students explore the world of dental assistant responsibilities, growing familiar with critical fields like infection control, dental anatomy, and the layout of a dental office.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Add instrument transfer, moisture control, and impressions to your growing list of new dental skills. Explore digital charting in both a virtual and real-life dental environment. Learn the basics of restorative dentistry and radiography.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Continue your education in radiography, alginate impressions, and charting. Participate in hands-on labs that teach skills in anesthetics, bitewings, and pouring impressions.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Learn the best ways to manage patient anxiety and various dental emergencies. Explore the specifics of digital charting and review various professional and legal aspects of dental assisting.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Learn more about charting specific dental procedures within a specific digital charting solution. Explore composite procedures, finger rest exercises, and instrument transfer. Begin education in periodontal probing and crown/bridge instruments.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
At the midway point, students learn to apply their knowledge of crown and bridge instruments in a procedural setting. Explore the details of oral and pediatric surgery. Continue your education in pouring impressions and identifying instruments for specific operations.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Explore new concepts in rubber dam setup and temporary crowns. Spend considerable time growing familiar with endodontics and different types of cement used across various dental procedures.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Learn more about the fields of preventative dentistry and orthodontics. Explore exposure equipment and materials in radiography and how to add a treatment plan to a patient’s digital chart.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Learn strategies to improve the quality of X-rays and patient experience during the radiography capture process. Review specifics in tooth numbering, surfaces, and composite procedures. Explore more advanced concepts in composite procedures, including matrice use and the difference between restoration classes.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Review the details of coronal polishing, dental sealants, and sealants. Begin education in your upcoming job search, including strategies for optimizing your resume, finding the right positions, and nailing your job interview.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Review dental anatomy, dental instruments vocabulary, and dental technologies in anticipation of your certification. Continue your education in fields like FMX, temporary molar crowns, charting, and diagnostic models.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Conclude your program with a review of dental trays and procedures, along with a review of dental instruments. Participate in final hands-on lessons in FMX, temporary molar crowns, and instrument identification.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Students explore the world of dental assistant responsibilities, growing familiar with critical fields like infection control, dental anatomy, and the layout of a dental office.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Add instrument transfer, moisture control, and impressions to your growing list of new dental skills. Explore digital charting in both a virtual and real-life dental environment. Learn the basics of restorative dentistry and radiography.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Continue your education in radiography, alginate impressions, and charting. Participate in hands-on labs that teach skills in anesthetics, bitewings, and pouring impressions.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Learn the best ways to manage patient anxiety and various dental emergencies. Explore the specifics of digital charting and review various professional and legal aspects of dental assisting.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Learn more about charting specific dental procedures within a specific digital charting solution. Explore composite procedures, finger rest exercises, and instrument transfer. Begin education in periodontal probing and crown/bridge instruments.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
At the midway point, students learn to apply their knowledge of crown and bridge instruments in a procedural setting. Explore the details of oral and pediatric surgery. Continue your education in pouring impressions and identifying instruments for specific operations.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Explore new concepts in rubber dam setup and temporary crowns. Spend considerable time growing familiar with endodontics and different types of cement used across various dental procedures.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Learn more about the fields of preventative dentistry and orthodontics. Explore exposure equipment and materials in radiography and how to add a treatment plan to a patient’s digital chart.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Learn strategies to improve the quality of X-rays and patient experience during the radiography capture process. Review specifics in tooth numbering, surfaces, and composite procedures. Explore more advanced concepts in composite procedures, including matrice use and the difference between restoration classes.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Review the details of coronal polishing, dental sealants, and sealants. Begin education in your upcoming job search, including strategies for optimizing your resume, finding the right positions, and nailing your job interview.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Review dental anatomy, dental instruments vocabulary, and dental technologies in anticipation of your certification. Continue your education in fields like FMX, temporary molar crowns, charting, and diagnostic models.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
Conclude your program with a review of dental trays and procedures, along with a review of dental instruments. Participate in final hands-on lessons in FMX, temporary molar crowns, and instrument identification.
Affordable tuition and flexible payment plans to help you graduate debt-free.
Career support and guidance to help you succeed in the dental field.
We’re with you from start to finish! We’ll help you transition from student to professional by offering:
Ace your interviews with confidence! Our interview preparation covers a wide range of job roles, and we’ll provide common interview questions and other tools to ensure you’re a standout candidate.
Your resume is your ticket to landing your dream job, and we’ll help you make it shine! Our experienced team offers personalized resume reviews, with feedback and suggestions to ensure your resume will catch the attention of potential employers.
Access to exclusive job opportunities from our network of partner employers in Alvin and the surrounding areas. Our connections can open doors to your new career!
To enroll in this program, you must provide:
We can accept a U.S. high school diploma, GED, or U.S. college transcript with your high school graduation date.
You must be at least 17 years old. If you're under 18, we will require written permission from a parent or legal guardian to enroll.
You must be at least 17 years old. If you're under 18, we will require written permission from a parent or legal guardian to enroll.
This can be your Social Security Number or a TIN with a valid work permit.
Our course guide contains all of the information you need to make an educated decision to become a Dental Assistant.
Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the dentist, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work.
Dental assistants may perform many different clinical duties including preparing patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, sterilizing dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, administrative/front office tasks, working with patients on billing and payment, taking molds and impressions, performing x-rays, & more.
Dental Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During dental visits, assistants often work alongside the dentist.