How much does a dental assistant make?

The median annual wage for dental assistants is $ 46,540 per year as of May 2023.

Terre Haute Dental Assistant School | Terre Haute | Terre Haute Dental Assistant School

What Are Our Students Saying?

I loved this program! This program is easy for beginners and it helps you to understand a lot of the concepts of dental assisting.

katelyne sauter

Instructors were super nice and helpful in teaching me how to be a successful dental assistant

Brooklynn Bailey

Experienced and Knowledgeable Instructors that care! Definitely Recommend this place! I was on the fence for years about doing this program and if you are thinking about enrolling, take the leap! J... Read more

Mary-Kate Doffin

I definitely recommend attending this school if the dental field interest you. Jami the instructor explained everything we needed to know from hands on/lecture through out the whole program so well... Read more

Abby Pointer

I absolutely love the program! The class work is very manageable and easy to understand and catch on. I have had the greatest experience and was so lucky to have the absolute best instructor ever! ... Read more

Kayli Boyd

Jami was the best instructor; made school amazing and was so helpful!

Lindsey Haase

I loved all my instructors and they all helped me reach my goals to become a dental assistant. They also taught me real world situations that help me feel confident heading into the field.

Carly Butwin

Instructor Lindsey is great!

Bianka McCullough

Pay in full

$3,650

Pay the full cost of tuition upfront $3,650

Extra Savings: This option does not include a payment plan fee, so you'll also save $300+ when you Pay in Full!

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Pay as You Go

$166.67 _/week

Pay a $1450.00 deposit up front.

15 weekly auto-drafted payments of $166.67. These will begin two weeks after initial deposit.

Payment Plan Fee: Includes a $300.00 payment plan fee.

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Pay as You Go

$233.33 _/week

Pay a $450.00 deposit up front.

15 weekly auto-drafted payments of $233.33. These will begin two weeks after initial deposit.

Payment Plan Fee: Includes a $300.00 payment plan fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We don't accept financial aid, but we have some pretty great reasons why! The founder of our school, Dr. Ince, decided that he wanted to create an amazing opportunity for those who desire to enter the field. He believed that students not only deserve a great education, but also an affordable and convenient option. Rather than opting to make our school more expensive in order to allow for financial assistance, Dr. Ince chose to implement affordable tuition prices; providing our students with the opportunity to graduate with little to no student loan debt. If none of our payment plan options work for you, please give us a call. We are more than happy to customize a plan!

The time it takes to become a Dental Assistant varies between schools and certificate programs. Our curriculum is 12-weeks long and fully prepares students to start working as a Dental Assistant.

Yes, you can pay by check. Checks must be sent two weeks before your start date, and you must call our admissions team to provide a tracking number. They should be addressed to Zollege Management Inc., 715 Discovery Blvd. Suite 412, Cedar Park, TX, 78613.

This is a hands-on program, a different approach from traditional education. Our classes take place in a dental office rather than a classroom. Classes begin with a lecture/discussion, but most of the class time is spent in labs learning the essential dental assisting skills. When our students graduate, they feel at home in a dental office.

Dentists expect newly hired dental assistants to know fundamental skills. Our program focuses on helping you master those skills to set you up for success in your new career.

When you graduate from any dental assisting school you receive a certificate of completion. Many students ask if they can expect to make a higher starting salary if they attend a longer program. The starting salary for a Dental Assistant does not have anything to do with how long you spent in school or how much you paid for your schooling.

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.

Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

As of May 2023, the median annual wage for dental assistants is $46,540. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.

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Date

Saturday, Mar 14, 2026

Time

1:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Location

3309 S 7th St

Terre Haute, IN