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Admission openNext batch · Nov 15, 2026

Become a brilliant dental assistant in 12 Fridays.

176 hours of hands-on training inside Smilecloud Family Dental, a real working clinic in Dallas. Learn one day a week (English on Fridays, Spanish on Sundays) and keep your weekday job.

4.9 on Google · 40+ graduates
Dr. Rohini AgarwalProgram Director & Lead Instructor
  • TWC

    Texas state-approved program

  • 176 hrs

    96 in class + 80 externship

  • 11+ yrs

    Dr. Agarwal in clinic

  • 2 languages

    English & Spanish batches

12 skills you'll master
  • Chairside assisting
  • Dental X-rays
  • Sterilization
  • Impressions
  • Four-handed dentistry
  • Tooth anatomy
  • CPR / BLS
  • Patient care
  • Dental charting
  • Tray setups
  • OSHA compliance
  • Dental materials

From first class to first paycheck.

  1. 1
    Today · 2 minutes

    Reserve your seat

    Apply online, pick an English or Spanish batch, lock your spot with a $100 admission fee.

  2. 2
    Weeks 1–12 · one day a week, 8–5

    Learn on real equipment

    Lectures and labs inside an actual operatory: X-ray machines, dental chairs, sterilizers.

    49 hrs lecture47 hrs lab
  3. 3
    80-hour externship

    Practice with real patients

    Dallas dental offices, professional supervision: the bridge between class and career.

  4. 4
    Graduation

    Get hired

    Certificate in hand, resume polished, interviews prepped, introductions made.

    CPR/BLS cardOffice intros
Your 176 hours49 lecture47 hands-on lab80 externship

Built like a clinic. Priced like a school should be.

  • Real dental office trainingReal dental chairX-ray unitSterilization station

    Real dental office training

    Not a simulated classroom: you train inside Smilecloud Family Dental, Dallas.

  • All-inclusive tuition

    Save $300
    $3,000
    or $3,300 on the payment plan
    • Textbook & workbook
    • 2 sets of scrubs
    • CPR/BLS card
    • Externship placement
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  • One day a week

    8 AM – 5 PM. English on Fridays, Spanish on Sundays. Keep your weekday job.

  • 80-hour externship

    80hrs

    Real patients in Dallas dental offices, supervised.

  • Job placement help

    ResumeInterviewHired

    Connections with dental offices that are hiring.

  • CPR / BLS included

    Graduate certified, at no extra cost.

Pick your path into dentistry.

All courses

A class day at Smilecloud.

Meet Dr. Rohini Agarwal

DMD · BU
I teach the exact skills my own clinic hires for, on the same chairs my patients sit in.
Dr. Rohini AgarwalProgram Director & Lead Instructor · Boston University School of Dental Medicine

Dr. Rohini Agarwal brings over 11 years of clinical dentistry experience to Brilliant Dental Assisting. A graduate of Boston University's School of Dental Medicine, she combines real-world expertise with a passion for training the next generation of dental professionals.

Years in clinic
11+
Dental Medicine
BU
Hour program
176
  • Active general dentist at Smilecloud Family Dental, Dallas
  • Designed the 176-hour comprehensive DA training program
  • Consistently high graduate employment rates across Dallas
  • Maintains full Texas Workforce Commission program approval

Real students. Real careers.

Career starterDental Assistant
“This program changed my life! Dr. Agarwal is an incredible teacher. I got a job offer before I even finished my externship.”
Maria GonzalezGraduate · Class of 2025
Graduates from the Classes of 2024 & 2025From career starters to career changers
  • Retail → dental office in 12 weeks
    Weekend classes let me keep my weekday job. In just 12 weeks, I went from retail to a dental office. Best decision ever!

    Ashley Thompson

    Graduate · Class of 2025

  • Day-one ready
    Training in a real dental office made all the difference. On my first day at work, I already knew the instruments and procedures.

    Jennifer Park

    Graduate · Class of 2024

  • All-inclusive tuition
    The $3,300 all-inclusive tuition was unbeatable. Other programs charge way more and don’t include CPR or externship placement.

    Destiny Williams

    Graduate · Class of 2025

  • Career change at 35
    I changed careers at 35. Small class sizes meant I got personal attention. They connected me with three dental offices!

    Priya Patel

    Graduate · Class of 2024

  • Externship → first dental job
    Dr. Agarwal teaches real-world skills that you actually use. The externship was the perfect bridge to my first dental job.

    Crystal Martinez

    Graduate · Class of 2025

One honest price. Everything in.

Dental Assisting Certificate 11111

Pay in full

All-inclusive
$3,000
  • Admission at enrollment$100
  • Lump payment before class starts$2,900
  • Total$3,000
Dental Assisting Certificate 11111

Payment plan

All-inclusive
$3,300
  • Admission at enrollment$100
  • First payment$200
  • 10 weekly payments$300 / wk
  • Total$3,300
Reserve my seat
Everything included
  • 176 hours of training (49 lecture + 47 lab + 80 externship)
  • Textbook and workbook
  • Scrubs (2 sets)
  • Clinical supplies and instruments
  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Dental radiography training
  • 80-hour externship placement
  • Job placement assistance
  • Resume and interview preparation
  • Certificate of completion
Texas Workforce CommissionNo hidden feesor $3,300 on the payment plan

We accept: Cash · Check · Zelle · All major cards

All-inclusive tuition. No credit check.

These figures are indicative. The amount you are charged is confirmed at enrollment.

Upcoming batches

Spanish batchStarts in 18 days

Starts Nov 15, 2026

Dental Assisting Certificate (Spanish) · 12 weeks

Admission openApply for the Spanish class

Questions, answered.

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Do I need prior dental experience to enroll?

No. The program is built for complete beginners and career-changers. We start from the basics in week one.

What is the class schedule?

Classes meet one day a week, 8 AM to 5 PM, for 12 weeks: the English batch on Fridays and the Spanish batch on Sundays. Most students keep their weekday job.

What does the tuition include?

Everything: 176 hours of training, textbook and workbook, 2 sets of scrubs, clinical supplies, CPR/BLS certification, radiography training, an 80-hour externship placement, job placement help and your certificate.

Is a payment plan available?

Yes. Pay $3,000 in full ($100 admission + $2,900 before class), or $3,300 on the plan ($100 admission, $200 first payment, then 10 weekly payments of $300).

What is the externship and where is it?

An 80-hour placement working with real patients in Dallas-area dental offices under professional supervision. It bridges class and your first job.

Will I get a certificate when I finish?

Yes. You receive a certificate of completion, plus your CPR/BLS certification.

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Spanish batch · Starts in 18 daysAdmission open

Your first class is closer than you think.

Seats are limited to keep classes small. Reserve yours in two minutes. No payment today.

  • No experience needed
  • One day a week
  • Pay in full or weekly
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