14 Best Dental Assistant Programs In Phoenix, AZ (2022 Updated)

I loved going to AIDA! The staff went above and beyond to assist my classmates and I even when the pandemic hit the world which happened in the middle of my class. The teaching is incredible with teachers who have so much experience and they love you and want to help in every way possible. Andi was my teacher and I'm so grateful for the things she taught me and for being so natural with us and teaching with love. I also went though a really tough medical trial the week of finals and they made it possible for me to still take finals and graduate. They continue even months later to check in on me and see how my dental career is going and provide me with any resources to be where I'd like to be. They care for their students no matter if they are enrolled yet, currently enrolled or graduated. I'd recommend this school to anyone. Pick this school, I'm so glad I did!Kaylese Pritchett

I can't say that being in the dental field was ever something I contemplated until I tagged along with my husband to tour this school. I immediately saw the opportunity and wanted to be apart of it. This school helped me right from the start. From helping me obtain a grant from the state, all the way to sending me numerous job openings after I graduated, this school staff ( Holly and Brenda) are amazing! The teachers are so great too (Tammy and Monique), always re explaining something if you need but challenging you everyday to be a better version of yourself and to believe in yourself. I feel like this school really set me up for success in a career I never would have imagined doing, but I honestly couldn't be happier 🙂 I'm full of gratitude, AIDA.B Rubio

AIDA is truly one of the greatest education experiences I’ve ever had. The instructors are phenomenal; they are passionate about what they do and they care for the success of their students. The course’s hands on approach ensures that students leave the program with skills and confidence to assist dentists chair-side. The course is fast, but manageable, and the connections you make with other students and staff leave you with wanting more. With the help of AIDA I was able to land a job one week before my program had ended (they are literally just that good guys!!). If you’re looking for a place to learn dental assisting I truly recommend AIDA.Queriontae Price

I went to Altrain Dental Assisting Academy to get a fresh start in life and a new direction. I had such an amazing time there. The instructors were knowledgeable and made each and everyday fun and exciting. I got the hands on experience that I needed to work in a fast paced office. The staff not only helped prepare me for interviews but got me daycare assistance as well. They went out of their way to ensure my success. I graduated and shortly after got offered a full time job in a beautiful office with an amazing dentist. I would recommend Altrain to anyone looking to start a new career in this high demand field. I can guarantee after getting know the staff and educators at this school they will work just as hard for you as they did for me. Best decision I’ve ever made for myself and my family.Sarah Whitcomb

I am writing to 40-50 plus students. My self & another student in my class the experience with Altrain was very intense & difficult. The studies are very fast & memorazation was the key which was hard for over 50. Hands on was quick & if you were lucky we could do it again during the training. I learned more on "youtube" I felt if I confronted or brought up issues I was told I would hold up the class. Pamphlet mentioned Altrian would treat you like family NOT so. Finished the program 3 weeks ago & still WAITING on certifacate, which I was told it would be be mailed. Good luck, I would've chose a different Academy.Rozita Dee

Altrain Dental Assisting Academy was such an amazing school!! 10/10 would recommend to anyone interested in going into the dental field. It costs less than all other dental assisting schools. The teachers at Altrain care for all students and no one gets left behind! 13 weeks all hands on learning, which really prepares you for futures jobs. What I loved most with Altrain is the school stays by your side even after the programs ends, they help with preparing for work interviews/interviews, job placement, resumes and anything else you may need! Going to Altrain was the best decision I’ve ever made!Ashley Major

Choosing to start my career as a dental assistant was very exciting yet I wasn’t sure where to start. After taking a tour of Unity, having everything about the program explained to me up front including pricing assured me that this would not be a scam. While it’s only 13 weeks I learned a lot hands on as well as the dental terminology through the book and the lectures that were given. We were given homework and notes to study at home and the school has an open door policy. The program is ran and taught by dental professionals. Most is taught by other experienced dental assistants and you work directly under an actual dentist to get the full in office experience. After the 13 weeks we are required to do a 40 hour externship. Unity referred me to my desired field and I was very fortunate to get hired on with an amazing office after my externship was completed! Super excited to be starting this new journey thanks to all the help and support of Unity! You get what you put into the program. If you are willing to put in the time and work, success will find you well.Kaila Rivera

Unity is the greatest dental school for students interested in learning everything there is to know about working as a dental assistant. They will educate you nearly all you need to know about working as a dental assistant. This course was great because it was quick and packed with information. The online portion was fantastic and made so many things simple for us as students. Thank you very much, Unity, for providing me with this opportunity.AHMED MARDINI

I think this is a great place to start. It is inexpensive and has some what of a good system but I do feel it struggles with organization. I also feel like I could have had a little bit more one on one time and a little bit more experience. I also think that the school lacked informing the students on what was next or what to prepare for. but overall it was a great starting point for me and look forward to the future!Lana Blanchard

In the 13 weeks of being at Desert Dental Assisting Academy, Kiara, Nick & Lewis have been stellar instructors/mentors— and that is an understatement. I took on 3 different courses and was provided with intricate 1-on-1 interactive training, constructive criticism, advice, and all the materials to succeed. I will be graduating from this academy knowing I’ve received the best education and enjoyed my time here as a student. This was by far the best self investment decision I’ve made and it is always in Kiara’s & Nick’s best interest to help you reach those goals. They care and treat you like family here— you wont get that anywhere else. Thank you 💗 If you’re ever looking to start or advance your Dental or Medical career, this is the spot. It’s never too late! 😊Noemi Nunez

As a recent graduate of the Desert Dental & Health Academy, I can attest to the exceptional nature of their dental assisting program. Instructors Nick and Kiara lend their knowledge from years in the dental field to the class. They are professional, insightful, fun, patient, and personable. Their teachings are presented in an organized and understandable manner. The course’s schedule is flexible and manageable. I am truly grateful for this investment. Now I am prepared and excited to start a new, promising career.Morgan Smith

Honestly, Desert Dental & Health Academy is literally the best!!! Nick & Kiara are great instructors they don't mind at all if you ask for help they'll be there. Its really a fun and upbeat environment. Thanks to them I learned everything I needed to start my dental assisting career and I feel confident in doing so. They also help and provide you with guidance for you to learn the right things you need to learn to pass your CP & X-ray state exams. I highly recommend this school!brenda mendez

Altrain Medical and Dental Academy is amazing! I started on June 21 and finished on September 30, 2021. I just took my certification for medical assistant and phlebotomy and passed both on the first try. This school and staff are absolutely the best you will find in Arizona, believe me, I toured every school in the Phoenix area before I made my final decision. From the minute you walk in the door you are treated like family and all through school you are treated with respect, kindness and encouragement. Tiffany and Tannis are nothing but amazing, they work with you from day one to ensure a smooth and easy process. They are truly amazing and everything you are told during your initial tour is completely true. I can’t thank these two young ladies for everything they have done for myself and my entire class. My instructor Kia, is nothing short of perfection. She is honestly the best teacher I have ever had. Kia has been a medical assistant and phlebotomist for many years and has been teaching for many years. She works with all the students to ensure each student is excelling in class and clinical’s. I had doubts going back to school but after interviewing Altrain I decided it was time to change my career. Kia is unbelievable and her classes are fun, she truly made learning fun and changed my life! Thank you Kia, Tannis, Tiffany, Paul and Brandi for all your hard work dedication for your students. You are all amazing people and instructors. Keep up the good work!Jill Littrel

I just wanted to say how AWESOME Altrain Medical and Phlebotomy programs are. If your thinking about going here JUST DO IT!! The teachers are amazing, staff are amazing and your classmates are amazing. When you graduate from this school you leave with a whole new family, because that is how I view them. They were all there to push me to my fullest potential. From the moment I walked in the door and met Tiffany, she guided me to the WIOA grant, due to the information I gave her about being a single mom. I received a $4,000 dollar grant and that was the beginning of my incredible journey here. There were so many hands on experiences such as labs, EKG machines, giving immunization or tb shots, drawing blood and learning how to work front desk duties like scheduling, new patient intake, insurance handling and so much more. My externship was the best experience ever and I wouldn't change a single thing. Thank you Altrains for helping me become a better me and believing in me! Love to you all!!♥️Julie S.

I've done 2 of their programs, dental in my early 20s and just finished the medical program this year. I was also was able to get my phlebotomy certificate! Kia (teacher) really puts you first, just to make sure you learn correctly! Tannis is great, she helped me get a job within hours of turning in my final forms to graduate. She provides you with everything you need after you graduate & helps you get your externship site. The school is only 3 hrs, 4 days a week & you learn so much in such a short time. If you need any refreshers to learn something all you do is ask & they will provide. The program was one of the most affordable & quickest, when you compare to other schools. Thanks for everything!Ana T

I love ASDA and recommend 💯! Jaqui is the best teacher I’ve ever had. I was super nervous to start school because I always had some trouble keeping up when I was growing up and going through school. Jaqui uses all of the teaching techniques so everyone can learn. She’s also hilarious and entertaining so class is never boring. Additionally shes there for you every step of the way by answering questions, helping you with your resume, providing extra one on one help, and just by being a nice and understanding person. She even encourages her students to not hesitate to reach out to her for advice or help after we graduate. Also shoutout to future ASDA teacher Blanca! She was our class’s student teacher and she is going to be awesome too! She’s SO patient when she’s helping you get something hands on that you are struggling with, she has a lot of good extra knowledge from working in the field and is super cool and nice too! Thank you guys so much! I’m so excited to be a DA!Hailie Emerick

A little over a year ago, a young girl I know was looking for a career change. I wasn’t sure if being a dental assistant was what she wanted, but I told her to give ASDA a call. She was very excited – she called the school and scheduled a tour. The staff was always available, so helpful & friendly. When she received her Dental Assistant certificate, they were very encouraging & placed her in a dental office for her internship where they immediately hired her. I would definitely recommend ASDA – Lisa Stevenson, President & Whittney, Program Director changed this young girls life. They are very caring and they love to see their students succeed.karen hinz

I just finished my 12 week general course program. Honestly it went by fast! Even with the time frame and the amount of information we got to consume; I was allowed the opportunity to stay after class and go over information I was unsure about and use the clinic to get on more hands on approach to a daily dental assistant routine like molds, instrument passing, and sanitation. The best part about this course are the tag team instructors Whitney and Jacky who value our success in the Dental field and always being available when I have questions and concerns. Thank you ladies I am excited to start Orthodontics and Pediatrics in 2022.jasmine embry

I’m a current student in the ADN program. I knew it was fast paced when I signed up, I knew what it would be like to do a program like this. I prepared myself but the school didn’t really care about the fact that COVID affected everyone differently. Especially a few of the instructors. I never missed a day of school after I got COVID the first week of class and was prompt in communication and was sick for weeks but told I had to return or I’d fall too far behind. I definitely struggled during the semester, but I pushed through, one of my instructors who is the Pharm teacher let me know I couldn’t use COVID as an excuse. She was not sympathetic and wouldn’t let me re take anything, while my other teacher encouraged me and pushed me till I passed. The biggest issue is you have one set of people who care and another set who don’t. They need to reevaluate their staff because they are definitely discouraging many of the students. I’m just one who speaks up.Jocelyn Monique

My experience it was so bad here.. it was a nightmare there was one instructor she was a bully!! She was instructor here and at. 6751 N Sunset Blvd #330, Glendale, She bully students she didn’t like she was so childish unprofessional she act like a high schooler Mean girl lol . she would talk bad about the one student she doesn’t like to everybody to make her look horrible the saddest part is some believe her. she pick favorites and will literally fail students she don't like and brag about it. And make fun of them make them cry. I forgive her but I always going to remember her. All I can say is don’t hired racist Jealousy & Insecure instructor it’s sad. I never thought I would experience something like this in college ugh . I find a better college and I made it I’m gratefulOseri Orie

Fast paced schooling which I love. I attended the Glendale campus because it was so much closer to me than the Phoenix campus on Dunlap. I know it’s not for everyone. I liked that they had the option of doing evening classes, it was pretty flexible with the 2 days outta the week. My dental instructor Mr. Hester was knowledgeable and really helped prep me for my radiation health exam, which I was able to pass on the first try. And found a job rather quickly after I finished. Few things I didn’t like was having to attend all those meetings for how to write a resume and how to look professional for an interview, I really hated those lol. But that showed me that they really do help set you up for success if you have no experience in working for a professional field.Yuzelly Ramirez

Unity has been a great experience overall! I Loved our instructor Jenny, as she stuck with us every single week! I will definitely recommend this schooling program to friends and family that are interested in going for dental assistant. I feel prepared for what’s yet to come in the real dental setting. Thank you Unity for everything!Ariel D

Unity dental assisting is an amazing program the teachers are absolutely awesome Jenny was my instructor she was very knowledgeable and informative they care about their students success they are with you 100% along the way even after graduation thank you Unity for believing in me and helping me get started on my career 🙂Dominique Washington

Dental assisting at the Phoenix location was very nice. It was concise and to the point. At the end I feel like I know everything. Heads up a lot of this program will be up to the person. Ie how much you put into it.Cheyenne Nahno

If you or someone you know is looking to find a dental assistant program, LOOK NO FURTHER! Dental Assisting School of AZ is IT! Hands-on training in a real dental office make becoming an assistant exciting and fulfilling. Chris is an absolutely phenomenal instructor. She is passionate and truly cares about each student in each class. Jean is amazing behind the scenes also to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Very helpful and informative throughout the whole process. Highly recommend this program!Raychelle Shumway

I will strongly recommend this DA school. The teacher Chirs is very knowledgeable and the school director Jean is so helpful for all information you need. They care about your success. I was nervous at the beginning since English as my second language but at the end I graduated with confidence.朱竹筠

Horrible School if You could Actually Call it a School. It's a Dental Office Utilizing A lead Dental Assistant and Office Manager to scam AZ Job Connections out of Government Funding Program Through the City of Phoenix. How Sad That a Dentist would Even Allow this to be Going On.April Cabrera

From day one this school was a bust. My class was given the wrong the address and we had no contact with our instructors or administrators to find out what was going on; we were all afraid that we had gotten scammed. Luckily that was not the case. The following Monday we each received an email and phone call from the at the time campus manager apologizing for the mix up saying they changed locations in November…it was then January and should have been updated…it is still not updated on google and it is now late March. We had no outside communication between the students and the instructors which I found very strange; you could message the campus manager and they’d relay the message, but the campus manager should not be the middle man. I do not feel like I got the education I had hoped for. The instructors were knowledgeable, but fell short when it came time to hands on learning. I’d say we’re pros at xrays and impressions but that’s all the hands on learning we got, which is not nearly enough when you mostly see crown placements and composite restorations in office. One of the newest instructors who was a previous student was constantly on her phone. The administration is beyond unorganized. I do not feel that this school set us up for success and I would never recommend this school to anyone who wants to be a dental assistant.Anikka St Clair

I loved it the school was very helpful the instructor I still know her instructor Liz she was very helpful made it fun in class always made us feel calm and relaxed. I even made some really good friends there Phoenix dental assistant school really prepared me and I felt confident to go into the dental field thank you Phoenix dental assistant schoolOlivia Arredondo

Loving my experience with the Phoenix Dental Assistant program. This is a wonderful opportunity to get into the dental world and to become familiar with everything there is to learn. Thank you to Carlos & Lisa for making this experience even more enjoyable.Claire O

It was hard but I have learned from experiences at Carrington. I had two of the best instructors Ms.Kelly and Mr. Ingram that helped me understand billing and coding. They were my best support system and I am proud to have had them be my mentors. Also, I passed my certification exam this month and now I'm a (CBCS) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist. Thank you Carrington for the knowledge and skills needed for my career 🙏💙❤💯 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021👩🏾‍🎓🧑🏽‍🎓Miss Mo

Attended and graduated from this college in Medical Assisting. I've had to stop on by for transcript copies every now and then. The staff continues to be friendly and professional. The highlight of attending this college was how friendly the atmosphere was between students, teachers and staff as well. They seemed to value teamwork within the students and strongly encouraged it. They also held hands-on learning in high regard which was very useful after graduating.L Cruz

It's been almost 30 years since I've back to school and the staff and advisors have made this a seamless process. I highly recommend Carrington to anyone who's interested in attending school again no matter your age.LYNN CAPEREL

I’m honestly so happy I chose this school. Both my teachers are very nice and explain everything well. I always reach out to them and they always answer! They make class fun and exciting!Esmeralda Velasquez

They are great. I've been using them for the last couple of years. Each student and start member has been extremely professional. I'm happy they are back to doing cleanings because of the slowdown due to COVID. If you can't get a good of them just try back again. It took a couple tries but someone called me back. I bet they are catching up.James Emling

It can take several weeks from start to finish (as warned) but had a thorough and competent examination and cleaning. Madalina was my student hygienist, highly recommend!Robert Glenn