YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Lubbock

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: $4,290
Next Start Date: March 7, 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 Lubbock 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?

Google 4.9 (56)

I’m on week 9 and it’s been very informative. The instructors are very nice and helpful! Looking forward to my last few weeks!

Loreli Britton

Great experience! Instructors were very kind and helpful.

Reanna Argullin

I had such an amazing experience with Lubbock Dental Assistants! The staff is incredibly supportive and genuinely cares about helping every student succeed. The hands-on training gave me so much co... Read more

stevie salas

I love this place. The instructors are so nice and I have created a connection with all of them. I’ve been starting to make friendships along the way as well !!

Bailey Kenyon

I loved the experience and learned so much

Pancho Villa

Amanda is the best instructor ever. She is very sweet stern and helpful.

Erin Brito

Taking this course was such a great experience! My teachers, Haley, Amanda, and Alysia, were so helpful and informative during classes! They made sure we had all of the proper items and knowledge t... Read more

Jancey Ford

Love this program! It taught me the hands-on skills I needed to succeed as a dental assistant. The externship requirement allowed me to practice my skills on real patients and become more confident... Read more

Mansi Patel

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

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