YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Little Rock

Start a rewarding healthcare career in as little as 12 weeks — no prior experience needed. Here's your step-by-step guide.

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Weeks to Graduate: 12
Total Tuition: $2,950
Next Start Date: March 7, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $1450

Become a Dental Assistant in 5 Steps

Dental assistants are in high demand across and the surrounding area. Here's how you can start your new career:

Apply to Dental Assistant School of Little Rock

Fill out our simple application — it takes about a minute. No prerequisites, no entrance exams. Our admissions team will guide you through the rest.

Complete Your Training

In just 12 weeks, you'll learn everything from dental terminology and clinical procedures to hands-on skills in a real dental office. Topics include infection control, chairside assisting, and digital charting.

Gain Real-World Experience

Work in a real dental office through our externship program, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Get Certified

Earn your dental assistant certification as part of the program, making you a more competitive candidate for employers.

Start Your Career

Our career services team helps connect you with local dental offices that are hiring. We assist with resume preparation, interview coaching, and job placement.

Why Is a Great Place to Start

Dental assistants are in demand across and . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.

12 Weeks

From enrollment to graduation

$0 Student Debt

Graduate debt-free with our payment plans

Career Support

Job placement help after graduation

No Experience Needed

You don't need any prior healthcare experience or college coursework to enroll. Our program is designed for people from all backgrounds who are ready for a career change. All you need is a desire to learn and a commitment to your future.

What Are Our Students Saying?

Live, Laughed, and Loved the environment and the people of this place. I got to learn so many different things through this program and my teacher Mrs. Courtney was very involved and helpful throug... Read more

Ashlyn Shelley

Highly recommend this school! The instructors are amazing, and the hands-on training in class gives you the skills and confidence to find a job quickly!

Sam G.

This is a fantastic program that teaches students everything they need to know to begin an amazing career as a Dental Assistant. The tuition includes books, scrubs, AND the cost of the state exam! ... Read more

crystal may

Have heard such great things about this school! When you're starting a new career, you need to be well-prepared and get the information and experience you need, which this school provides. But what... Read more

C G

This program is very great for the student who is willing to be on top of their game when it comes to absorbing a lot of information, overall this program is great and a great stepping stone to get... Read more

Courtney Johnson

This is a great program if you want to be a Dental Assistant in 12 weeks! If you like working with your hands and enjoy interacting with people, you can learn the skills needed to have a great care... Read more

S F

This school can be a great tool for someone who has ambitious and goals to be a great dental assistant. I love the staff, very friendly and well educated on the subjects.

I’m starting school here this fall I’m excited looking forward to learning new things.

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