How much does a dental assistant make?

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

Tacoma Dental Assistant School | Puyallup | Tacoma Dental Assistant School

What Are Our Students Saying?

Google 4.9 (33)

I had Stephiany! She was great very sweet and nicely always helps! This program has gotten me ready for this job!

Elizabeth J

Amanda and Breanna were my two instructors. I appreciated their willingness to not sugar coat things. I loved the small class size with 5 students. They were always willing to work 1 on 1 durring ... Read more

pineapplebutterscotch

I’m very appreciative of this school and the opportunities that it’s provided me for growth in the field . If you ever get the chance to speak with Mrs . Karen she is great and has made a huge a im... Read more

Keia keia Duh

I’m an instructor at this school and it is such a good program I have really enjoyed teaching here!

Stephany Peraza

Teacher Kaylee was a great teacher, she was kind and spoke to us with respect! Always happy to help and hear our concerns. Her kindness and bubbly attitude made the class super enjoyable. She was g... Read more

Molisha

Great experience great teachers

Hilda Castro

Great Dental Assisting Program!! I always felt welcomed. Teacher Jessica is amazing. She’s very helpful and friendly. Always making sure we understood procedure and instruments.

Lizbeth Guzman

Teacher Jessica was the best teacher. The way she taught and made sure we studied and also she made sure we where understanding the concept. She was very helpful ever since day one! Thanks to teach... Read more

Magdalena Velazquez

Pay in full

$3,890

Pay the full cost of tuition upfront $3,890

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

$233.75 _/week

Pay a $450.00 deposit up front.

16 weekly auto-drafted payments of $233.75. 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

$171.25 _/week

Pay a $1450.00 deposit up front.

16 weekly auto-drafted payments of $171.25. 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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Next Class

Date

Saturday, Apr 11, 2026

Time

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

2903 E Main Street

Puyallup, WA