YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Amarillo

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: $4,450
Next Start Date: April 25, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $450

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 Amarillo Dental Assistant School

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?

My teachers were gabby, samatha, Tracy and they were all wonderful at making sure I understood everything!

Sydney Rodriguez

I attended this school and it was a great experience. The teachers Tracy, Gaby, and Sam were great at making this fast paced school easy and enjoyable. They were super helpful with any questions an... Read more

Raelynn McKenzie

I love teaching the future generations of Dental Assistants! One of the most rewarding fields out there. To see your patients go from the beginning of their treatment plans to the finish line and t... Read more

Tracy Morgan

ADAS was super convenient for me! I drove two hours every Saturday to have a full day of Learning, was a super great program to get easily started towards a great career. The instructors were great... Read more

Rojalei Hodge

It was a great experience! I learned so much, and the instructors we're very helpful and made learning fun! Thumbs up!👍

Karina Franco

Going through this course was one of the best decisions of my life. I drove two hours to class every Saturday and never had a regret. Class was fun, but it was also very informative and thorough. I... Read more

Stacie Hanson

ADAS is amazing. I'm so glad I got to be apart of a program that teaches you so much in so little time! The instructors are the best part about it! They go out of their way for each and every one o... Read more

Mckenzie Payne

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Join thousands of graduates who have launched dental assistant careers with Amarillo Dental Assistant School.

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