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How Much Does Dental Assistant School Really Cost?
See how Oklahoma City Dental Assistant School compares on cost, time, and return on investment — and how you can graduate debt-free.
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- Weeks to Graduate
- 12
- Total Tuition
- $3,650
- Next Start Date
- April 11, 2026
- Down Payment as Low As
- $1450
Cost Comparison: Your Options
When it comes to becoming a dental assistant, you have choices. But not all paths offer the same value. Here's how the numbers compare:
| Feature | Oklahoma City Dental Assistant School | Community College | University Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,650 | $10,000-$20,000 | $15,000-$30,000+ |
| Time to Career | 12 weeks | 1-2 years | 2-4 years |
| Student Loan Debt | $0 | $5,000-$15,000 | $15,000-$40,000+ |
| Payment Plans | Yes — flexible weekly payments | Semester billing | Semester billing |
| Earning Sooner | In 12 weeks | In 1-2 years | In 2-4 years |
The Real Cost of Waiting
Every month you spend in a longer program is a month you're not earning a dental assistant salary. Dental assistants in the U.S. earn a median salary of $46,540 per year. By completing your training in 12 weeks instead of 1-2 years, you could earn $46,000+ more during the time others are still in school.
Flexible Payment Plans
We offer payment plans that work with your budget — no student loans needed.
Pay in Full
Pay $3,650 upfront and save on payment plan fees. This is the most popular option for students who want to keep costs as low as possible.
Weekly Payment Plan
Start with a deposit of $1,450 and make manageable weekly payments. No credit checks, no interest — just a simple plan that fits your budget.
What Are Our Students Saying?
Stalford made learning so easy and holds such a comfortable and welcoming environment! Loved this class. 😁
Lacy Anderson
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!
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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 nee...
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Brenda Gomez
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.
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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 ...
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Shelby Spence
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!
London Mills
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.
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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....
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Taylor Shed
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.
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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...
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Jasmine Acosta
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!
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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...
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Lillian Joyce
I loved every minute of class thanks to Ms. Chandra very helpful and motivating so don’t hesitate to sign up they got you.
Elisa King
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.
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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 g...
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Jamie Walker
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!!
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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 t...
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