17 Best Dental Assistant Programs In Los Angeles, CA (2022 Updated)

I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to become a DA or RDA! Everyone is so sweet and willing to help. The classes are so convenient and to the point. It went by so fast! Other students and I got a job before graduation, thats how amazing they are. I have referred a few friends here and they are also doing great in thier new dental offices which we owe to Noha for going out of her way to help us with! Now as a Dental Hygiene student, I am so happy I made the choice to come here as they taught me valuable skills that I will keep with me for my future trade. I still keep in touch, even after graduation, with Noha. She's such a gem of a person and has helped me and others tremendously. Do yourself a service and give them a call!Brianna Haro

Still over tha moon. I just passed my Registered Dental Assistant Exam. Thanks to Fullerton Dental Assistant School, Ms.Noha, Ms. Claudia, and the rest of the staff. They have been helpful all the way from the training, job placement assistance, completing requirements for exam. I am so grateful for all the help and support the school has given.Ruby Grino

Going to this school was an amazing experience for me! Noha and the instructors were awesome with enthusiasm and support. Noha was good on sending reminders and keeping in touch. I’ve had the opportunity to branch out of my comfort zone and make new friends. They’ve helped me grow as a person and to me they’re like family!Gen Lopez

This is the best Dental Assistant program and has the very best instructors. Mrs. Lindsey is amazing, sweet and very knowledgeable, she makes the class fun while giving great instructions, she will help you find a great job. Her assistants  Shannon, Rachel and Nicole are lovely. The program it's hands on and the class size is small so everyone gets all the help they could possibly need.I will always be thankful for choosing this school. A week before finishing the program  I got hired at a Pediatrics Dental office. This is the best investment you can make, you can still go about your normal life with the school schedule.You will be making the best choice if you attend this school.Yamile DH

If your looking for a dental assisting school, look no further!! Miss Lindsey is an amazing instructor and will help you with job placement immediately. She cares about her students and makes learning fun!! Rachael and Angel are so patient and eager to help everyone. I really enjoyed the hands on learning experience and will be forever grateful to everyone that helped me through this course. Thank you Santa Clarita School of Dental Assisting !!Heather Durant-Deagon

I enjoyed my experience. The instructors made learning fun. Lindsey is very fun and animated. Rachel and Angel were a great addition as former students. They were very relatable and able to impart their knowledge and experience they acquired after completing this program. It is fast paced. As with everything in life, you reap what you sow so you really have to apply yourself and live, breathe, and eat dental. It is worth the investment.Malissa Lau

Miss Grant, is so amazing!!!! She's so understanding. She goes above and beyond to make you understand the material. I was a little hesitant of taking this class but my coworker Roslyn Mendoza recommended and said that Miss Grant was the best teacher for infection control and she was not wrong, thank you Miss Grant.. honestly learned a lot today I will bring all the new information to the location where I’m working at..coraal banuelos

The Radiation Safety Course was a great and pleasant learning experience. As an instructor, Ms. Grant was beyond excellent. Not only was she very helpful in the classroom, her uplifting and charismatic personality made every class an enjoyable one. She did her utmost job in making sure we were thoroughly prepared to not only learn the necessary materials and techniques, but also excel at them.Kevin Lopez

This was an amazing class! Ms. Grant was a great instructor! I will definitely be taking another class with them and I will recommend everyone I know. Ms. Grant and the whole class was very helpful and they helped me finish up my last requirements before going into the RDA examination process. I highly recommend this program!Nicey A

I’ve been a dental assistant for 15 yrs and after many years of procrastination I finally decided to renew my certifications and take the RDA exam. I had the pleasure to have Dr. Van, she is by far one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. She makes classes entertaining and wakes up your brain. I took all the requirements to apply for the RDA. I also took the RDA prep class with Dr. Van. Today I PASSED my test with flying colors. I couldn’t believe I was done in 35min. That test was easy. All thanks to Dr. Van. Finally I can say I’m an Registered Dental Assistant!Wendy Casillas

Amazing Dental Assisting programs for the best value with the most convenient schedules ! Any of the courses offered- The Dental Assisting Program, Orthodontic Assisting, Coronal Polishing, Pit and Fissure Sealants, X-ray, Infection Control, Dental Practice Act, CPR were all excellent courses. I would highly recommend this campus to anyone interested in starting their career or advancing their present career to the next level.Scott Chavez

This school is amazing! Despite other reviews they are 100% board approved! They are very clean and very organized. They provide optimal hours for those whom work and go to school. Their class sizes are small allowing for one on one time with the Docotrs. They are very clean and the students get a chance to study in their on site dental office. I would recommend this school to anyone.Tim Souchiski

I lovee this new school In Downey. My friend took an x-ray class here and she was raving about how great this school is, so I enrolled in a Pit and Fissure Sealant class and Coronal Polish class and yesterday I got my certifications . Yayy! The enrollment process is quick over the phone and the instructors are A-mazing. They have small class sizes so the instructors spend more time with you. They go above and beyond just to help you In any way possible. I will be taking my RDA test soon so I will definitely enroll in more classes here. If you need any dental assisting classes, this is the place to go.Daisy Martinez

I Iove this school! If I would of known about it sooner I would of came here to take my dental course. But I’m happy to be getting my other certificates here. My instructor is very sweet and the staff is great. They really help you out and answer all your questions and it’s a great school!. I highly recommend this school. Do not go to HDMC in lancaster!! That school ripped me off!Crystal •Dominique

School is great and very affordable. Dr Belinda is a great teacher, she is very passionate about teaching and has a lot of patience with the students. Bryan the operations manager is very helpful and encouraging. Small classes which is great during the pandemic and class schedule worked very well for my busy schedule. I recommend the Valley Dental School.Vanessa Ceron

I took my x-ray certification course here and I was impressed with the patience and understanding of the staff and instructors. They were very accommodating with my schedule and answered all of my questions, regardless of how absurd they may have sounded. Special thanks to Marie, Erica and my instructors throughout the process!Josh Chung

This program provides you with all the necessary tools and information to became a dental assistant and guide you in the search job I highly recommend it all the staff are friendly and have a lot of patience to teach ,thank you 😊 Teresita Maria and Dr Linda Hu for this great opportunity .Madelyn Suarez

This program is really good if you want to become a dental assistant they offer everything you need to become one! I was able to complete some courses I was missing here and was certified in no time!! This place is awesome and Maria is very helpful informative and nice!!!pxorose094

I’m glad I chose to attend National Career College. Everyone is very professional, carrying, and fun. I Loved my teacher Mrs. Claudia she always wants the best for her students. I appreciate Crystal for going out of her way to help all students . Joseph, who helps with the Externships is awesome. Robert and BJ are so wonderful, always taking care of students needs. Everyone is very kind and they all want their students to succeed. I would recommend National Career College to anyone in my community.Amine Boyadzhyan

I went to this school and graduated the Vocational Nurse Program. If you are hardworking and really want this you can do it. They have other programs too, Dental Assistant, the Medical Assistant program etc. The staff is extremely helpful.From the Nursing team ( DON and teachers , administrative staff , finance with Ms Rosemary I had a pleasant experience. I had my hard times but the entire staff was supportive. I am truly happy I attended this school it has changed my life for the better .!!Aisha Saidou

I started my MA program on August of 2020 and have had a great experience. Immediately when I entered the school, everyone was very welcoming. There are many people here that care not only for your education but also for your well being and will check up on you from time to time to see how you are doing. Education online is pretty straight forward and is not hard to understand. I am mostly happy about the friends I made along the way and would help me whenever I was having trouble.Daleann Rodriguez

I graduated CBD’s DMS program in July of 2020. Majority of the DMS instructors and program faculty are top notch and super dedicated to the success of their students. I have no complaints about the DMS program itself. However, I am almost 3 years out from graduation and I reached out to the school regarding a transcript that I needed to apply to another school. I was informed after requesting my transcript that my account had a so called “outstanding monetary balance” which I was unaware of for almost 3 YEARS. Literally NO ONE from CBD has attempted to contact me via email or phone regarding this issue and when I spoke to the financial aid person, Lisa Reichstein, about this issue she informed me that if I didn’t make some sort of payment that I would immediately be sent to collection…. After no warning for almost 3 years… I have had a HORRIBLE experience with the financial aid department while trying to resolve this issue; Specifically with Lisa Reichstein, from inaccurate communication about what my monthly payments would be to her accidentally charging my bank account with monthly payments NOT ONCE BUT TWICE. Both of the accidental excessive charges were of payments greater than $250.00 which is a significant amount of money to be losing on accident as a result of someone’s incompetence. If you’re looking for a private, CAAHEP accredited school for DMS look no further. But beware that everyone in their administration is totally incapable, unprofessional & obviously unqualified to do their job correctly.ALANNA BETANCOURT

I attended and graduated for the PTA program from Oct 2019 – Nov 2022. I must say this was one of the most challenging experiences I have gone through especially being out of school for 15 year. Luckily the staff and instructors are more than happy to spend the extra time with you to make sure you are able to succeed in the program. At no fault of the school we entered the covid pandemic and had to switch to a hybrid program, however our instructors were able to still get us into the campus for hands on labs with strict guidelines to keep us safe, yet manage to make sure we received the hand on training required for the field. I feel that attending CBD College PTA program was one of the best decisions I have made in preparing me for a new career and making sure I was prepared to take on the NPTE Boards. I was able to take and pass the exam on my first attempt and start my career immediately (3 days after NPTE results) once I received my license from DCA. I used to always say I'll got back to school next year, and that turned into 3, then 5, and so on. My brother said to me time will pass regardless, might as well have it pass and have a degree already. That was my final push to make the move to attend CBD College.christopher fonseca

First and foremost, I would like to say that if you’re interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, CBD College would be a great place to enroll. The staff and teachers are a pleasure to work with. I began my journey at CBD in 2019 with the MRI program. The classes were taught so well by each teacher, that for the first time in a long time, I actually grasped the knowledge with full understanding. After graduating with my AA, I then enrolled into CBD again to obtain my BA in Health Science. At first, I was a bit nervous because I was sure the courses were not going to be easy but each professor took their time teaching us thoroughly and also made time for us if we ever needed help outside of classroom hours which was incredibly helpful for me. Overall, CBD is one of the best colleges that I’ve been to and I would like to say, THANK YOU ALL for giving me a wonderful career ! #AA2020 #BA2022Shannon Plunkett Caceres

Graduated from this college years ago. If you're a woman – I caution you! In the time I was a student here, THREE (3) different instructors made moves at me. I reported to Dr. Ochoa one instructor (Dr. Miranda) after putting his hands on my shoulders, repeatedly asking me to kiss him, and asking inappropriate questions, i.e. "Do you have a boyfriend?" It was after Dr. Miranda was removed that I discovered that there were other female students who Dr. Miranda was inappropriate with, they were just too uncomfortable reporting his behavior. I noticed that the other two (2) instructors left me alone after that (and probably left alone any other students who were being targeted). Guess they realized they would be next to lose their jobs and immediately changed their conduct.Sy Guzman

I really enjoyed the respiratory therapy program at Concorde. The instructors REALLY care and go lengths to making sure you thoroughly understand the material. If I ever needed further explanation, I was able to email my instructors for extra help, which I enjoyed. The respiratory lab has all the ventilators that you'll see in the hospitals, and we were welcome to study them as we needed. Towards the end of the program, we spent a lot of time preparing for the board exams. The exams aren't easy, but I passed them on my first go :'-) The best part of it all is that they stay in touch after you graduate to see where they may be able to refer you for work. Thanks Ms. Tijerino!! (And of course Mr. Kregal, Ms. Tatro, Ms. Scharf, Ms. Brik, Ms. Lecour)Naiomi Pyorala

This place is simply great. Graduated over 5 years ago and everything has been exactly what i was told. I graduated, got my RDA license immediately, got hired instantly, and have climbed the ladder ever since. Ron was the best when he help sign me up. Even though she didn't enroll me, Yvonne was also extremely helpful in gathering all the informatiom i needed to feel comfortable with my decision. Last but not least Ms.Brown my instructor was amazing and super clear on what i need to do to succeed. Everything she said to do I did and it all worked out.isaiah Nuno

This place is so great!!! The dentist and his staffs are so nice. They’ll give you the best solution and consultation. The price is not expensive. I feel like home when got treatment here!guntika tokasem

I don't usually leave reviews but I feel this is my ethical obligation. PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE. You will be so sorry. I wish I'd looked up reviews before my partner decided to go. you'd think with the faculty oversight and all the "experts" involved that the care would be professional and safe but that is NOT THE CASE. The way they schedule the appointments is definitely a challenge (4 visits to do what might take a normal dentist one or two), and there were some red flags we should have heeded. But we don't have a lot of money and believed there would be quality control having so many people involved in the care. First they lost a piece of a tool inside his tooth during a root canal that couldnt be retrieved… then they sent him home with a filling that was all messed up and jutting into his cheek causing unnecessary pain. Then a FACULTY MEMBER drilled into a healthy tooth out of pure negligence. And now we're finally headed to a real dentist fully expecting to pay thousands and thousands of dollars we don't have on repairing this damage. Will send an update later but safe to assume this is the beginning of a long, expensive and painful journey. And I've read so many stories of people even worse off than us! Look at other reviews for dentists — most of the poor reviews are for long waiting times or other trivial stuff. This place is ruining peoples live with zero accountability — STAY ANina Sarnelle

Terrible service. They take advantage of the fact that most patients are students who are limited to the UC Ship insurance and therefore limited to this service. As a result they are unfriendly, uncaring, show no sense of urgency, and are as unhelpful as you can possibly imagine. I have no idea how the actual dental services are because I have never even been able to get an appointment within a reasonable amount of time despite having tried numerous times over the past two years. They are impossible to work with if you have a full schedule of work in addition to school. Good Luck.Lindsey Gamliel

UCLA and Dr. Joan Pi-Anfruns illegally shared my personal health information without my consent, which is in violation of CA and HIPPA law. I saw Pi-Anfruns for a second opinion for an improperly placed implant from another dentist. During court, the original dentist awkowledged knowing Pi-Anfruns, and desperately called Pi-Anfruns requesting my personal health information (PHI). Pi-Anfruns gave the original dentist my PHI without my consent. A HIPPA investigation found that Pi-Anfruns and UCLA violated Federal law.Dave Klec

The Worst place ever .. Special the front desk They don't know what are they doing they don't know how to check patient insurance …i have a PPO insurance and USC Except my insurance but front desk don't know how to check even thou i called to my insurance company and i Handed out to her to talk with them that they can provide to her Whatever information she need But she rejected she let me i talk with my insurance and get the whatever she want and at the end said " oh i can't fine your information and just pay cash now and we will Reimburse you when we Bill to your insurance ..they did Twice same think with me and i have been more than 6 month asking them to refund my money back they said oh "all Your money went To word your deductible Because your insurance didn't pay " I asked her what's the diagnosis or the CPT you use that they Rejected.. she said " Consultation and i said ..for 2 times you used same cpt and DX that's why my insurance dosen't pay!!! she said oh I will let my Manager contact you because I'm working from home I don't have too much information And I said how long will take that 6 months mkor. And I'm still waiting for call back from themhouri minas

Horrible. I went in for a root canal about a month ago with Dr. Christopher Olsen. My continuing appointment kept getting rescheduled and I had severe pain in the tooth that had the treatment done. The pain was unbearable and I decided to get a second opinion at another dental office only to find out that a piece from one of the instruments that was used had broken off inside my tooth! Since I kept getting rescheduled by Dr. Olsen I decided to have another dentist at the same location, USC School of Dentistry, take my case over. He had also called, whom I believe was his supervisor, to look at my x-rays and neither of them mentioned the instrument that was stuck. I understand they're students but at least be honest with the patients. So now my gum is swollen and throbbing. When I mentioned the instrument stuck they were nervous and weren't able to explain what exactly could be done to remove it. I told them that I'd rather pay more and go to a professional and pretty much they said "fine" because they knew they made an error they can't fix. Don't let this happen to you! I will continue to travel out of the country to get my dental needs met. Bad experience here!Maricela Valencia

My dentist referred me to USC to get my wisdom teeth out. The soonest they had was two months later, so ok I made it. I called on a Friday because my appointment was on Monday to make sure the time, they told me 10:30, when I got there the lady at oral surgery told me my appointment was at 10. So I probably had to wait until around 1 or 2 because I “missed” my appointment. These are the type of Receptionist you can’t argue with because you will only make it worse for yourself because they are so damn rude. Anyways she wound up telling me I won’t even get my teeth extracted that it’s a just a consultation! After 2 months? When I was told the oral surgeon was there?! Why would I just get a consultation? I was so mad! So I just left. Her name was Sandra, the other one with her was rude too, I should of talked to someone else , I probably would have had them out if I spoke up.Jazmin Uruena

Dental Assistant School of Van Nuys is a great start to a brighter future. I loved attending and everyone there was super friendly and helpful. Dr. Mendiola is a great teacher she will make sure you understand everything before moving on. We were also able to learn with all the real dental equipment and it's only a few weeks before you start on your new career. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking into working in the dental field. I will always be thankful for everything I've learned.Ofelia Anguiano

From various school I search this is the best one I could ever found.. Classes are very detailed with a lot of information.. Dr. Mendiola and her instructors are very helpful and patience to explain any questions or doubts that the student have.. If I could go back again this is the school I will definetly choose again… From my part are fully recommend it!marissa zuniga

I love this school . I had a great experience at this school.Teachers were more than wonderful and friendly and knowledgeable . Teachers care about the students.i highly recommend this school to anyone and I am so incredibly glad I took this course!.If you are considering a dental assisting program, this is the school to attend! 😊😍😘👌🏻💐💐💐Dupinder Sekhon

Rosa is very unprofessional. I was trying to get information she said she was to busy and the manager is there on Monday at 2pm and 7pm. Then she hung up on me. I had to call back to get her name and tell her that was unprofessional. I have an employee that I sent here to receive his certification for x-rays and he was unable to make it due to Covid-19. They are refusing to give him a refund or at the very least let him take the class that he already paid for. He paid $300 plus and would just like his certification course that he paid for in order to work. This place should have more compassion in a time of pandemic. I am a Dental practice manager and we understand and try the best we can to work with people in a time of crisis and not just take your money. If you do not want to return the money, which is not what he wants. Then at the very least let him complete the class that was already paid for.deanna ponce

(Translated by Google) I really recommend this school! They treated me very well, they explain you very well accessible with your schedules, a lot of kindness. I felt very comfortable and I feel like I learned a lot from them. (Original) La vedad recomiendo mucho esta escuela !! Me atendieron muy bien te explican muy bien accesibles con tus horarios , mucha amabilidad . Me sentí muy cómoda y siento que aprendí mucho con ellos..Liliana De Arcos

Absolutely love this school! Thanks to Dr. Sadeghpour and Rosa for helping me every step of the way. Enjoyed the time you guys took to really make me understand the concept of taking xrays. The course was hands on and very fun. Also enjoyed the pizza you guys bought us! Now I’m a certified dental assistantKerry Portillo

I graduated from the dental school. What a wonderful experience! Caring, collegial educators—unlike so many other dental schools. I had wonderful people come in to allow me to work and learn on them. I really appreciate them going thru all the time consuming procedures to get checked off! What a great place!Doug Decker DDS