YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Oklahoma City

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
$3,650
Next Start Date
April 11, 2026
Down Payment as Low As
$1450

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:

1

Apply to Oklahoma City 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.

2

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.

3

Gain Real-World Experience

Work in a real dental office through our externship program, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of licensed professionals.

4

Get Certified

Earn your dental assistant certification as part of the program, making you a more competitive candidate for employers.

5

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 Google 5 (59)
Stalford made learning so easy and holds such a comfortable and welcoming environment! Loved this class. 😁
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Lacy Anderson
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Ms.Stalford was INCREDIBLE! Always helpful on top of the class. She’s one of the homies. I looked forward to coming to class every single day. She made it easy to be able to learn and if I ever need help or extra help she was willing to work with me! Read less
Ms.Stalford was INCREDIBLE! Always helpful on top of the class. She’s one of the homies. I looked forward to coming to class every single day. She made it easy to be able to learn and if I ever nee... Read more
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Brenda Gomez
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The instructor Stalford Sunderland is absolutely amazing. Dental assistant school was a really great experience for me. The program was hands-on and actually prepared me for what it’s like to work in a real dental office. The instructor Stalford Was helpful, patient, and made sure we understood both the clinical skills and the classroom material. I liked that we didn’t just sit and listen—we practiced things like X-rays, charting, sterilization, and assisting chairside, which made me feel confident going into the field. The program was well-organized and supportive, and I always felt encouraged to ask questions and improve. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who wants a career in dental assisting and wants real-world training, not just textbook learning. Read less
The instructor Stalford Sunderland is absolutely amazing. Dental assistant school was a really great experience for me. The program was hands-on and actually prepared me for what it’s like to work ... Read more
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Shelby Spence
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This program was well worth it! I feel like I learned a lot and Stalfords teaching was a hand on style that was engaging. She allowed us to actually learn and I am super glad I enrolled!
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London Mills
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Miss Stalford was a GREAT instructor. The program was good itself, very fast-paced and a lot information which can feel overwhelming but Stalford made sure to explain and show everything throughly. I would definitely recommend this program to people who would like to have a future in the dental field. Read less
Miss Stalford was a GREAT instructor. The program was good itself, very fast-paced and a lot information which can feel overwhelming but Stalford made sure to explain and show everything throughly.... Read more
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Taylor Shed
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We had our last class today, and I cannot sing Stalford Sunderland's praises enough as an instructor!!! She's the only reason I stuck through the course. She listened to every recommendation we had during labs and worked with us to reach our individual goals. The rest of the advisors and online assistance may leave something to be desired but it's not necessary. I recommend the Uptown location solely for Stalford and why I put 5 stars. Read less
We had our last class today, and I cannot sing Stalford Sunderland's praises enough as an instructor!!! She's the only reason I stuck through the course. She listened to every recommendation we had... Read more
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Jasmine Acosta
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This program has been amazing, Stalford has been such a great instructor! She has been great about letting us get real hands-on experience, and has made me feel confident to go out into the working field. 100/10 recommend coming to the Uptown location! Read less
This program has been amazing, Stalford has been such a great instructor! She has been great about letting us get real hands-on experience, and has made me feel confident to go out into the working... Read more
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Lillian Joyce
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I loved every minute of class thanks to Ms. Chandra very helpful and motivating so don’t hesitate to sign up they got you.
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Elisa King
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This program was super hands on, and answered every single question we had. They made sure that we knew what was expected of us and explained everything in a way that we understood it easily. I'm going to miss Chandra Lamb, the best instructor we could've had! She took the time to help when needed and in a way that wasn't overbearing, and let us come to the conclusion of next steps for procedures we were going over. I will definitely miss going to class, I made friends with my fellow students and overall made a great impact in my life. Read less
This program was super hands on, and answered every single question we had. They made sure that we knew what was expected of us and explained everything in a way that we understood it easily. I'm g... Read more
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Jamie Walker
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This was by far the most understanding, straight forward, and frequent hands on trade school to start out as a Dental Assistant! I couldn’t ask for a better instructor name MISS CHANDRA! She made the class feel confident that they’ll pass, taught us the newest tricks and most important showed us how to be an amazing Dental Assistant no matter where we’ll work at! Any questions, concerns, or comments that was made by the class? She answered them quickly to the point where you could understand and you just KNEW she was very knowledgeable in her field of work! Overall, VERY thankful for her most definitely!! Read less
This was by far the most understanding, straight forward, and frequent hands on trade school to start out as a Dental Assistant! I couldn’t ask for a better instructor name MISS CHANDRA! She made t... Read more
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Olivia Denton
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