20 Best Dental Assistant Programs In Tampa, FL (2022 Updated)

I am a current student here. Next month I will be going on my extern. Honestly, this school was not what I expected due to the fact that I went to another MA school years prior to enrollment here. I want to say that Ms. Henson is by far the best knowledgeable MA teacher at the school. I learned a few things that I did not already know. The only thing I would say that I did not like about this school is how the curriculum is set up. First module, which is 4 weeks, you take certifications like CPR, HIPPA OSHA. Then you take 9 modules which is blended with other students. From there until you complete it's 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab broken down into categories such as cardiology, geriatrics, pediatrics etc. In lab you do the skils pertaining to that subject. Most of the time it's in lab you don't have time to practice to be comfortable doing it on your own. I feel the other school was easier because the first 3 months I learned the body systems and CPR, OSHA, HIPPA and we got quizzes on what we learned. The last 6 months was lab. This gave us plenty of time to practice skills and be comfortable doing them. At Altierus, there is no quiz except the weekly homework that most of the time you cannot find answers in the book and the teacher never discussed it. So I end up wasting time on a timed quiz looking for the answer.And 2 hours of lab does give a lot of time practicing skills. I got all A's in each module. I think that's because I already work in the medical field and I went to another school as well. Do I think I would have learned anything here? Not as much. I think the curriculum really needs be revised only because it's a lot of information and 4 hours is not enough.Tacara Brown

This university scammed me out of 10,000$, I was never even able to receive a mecical license because of past criminal history. They charged me for a background check before I began my program and postponed starting my classes for clearance. I asked several guidance counselors and instructors when I received a substantial amount of money back from a grant I was applicable for. If I should begin the expungememt so it would be completed before I graduated. Everyone said not to worry and to invest in my new career. If they can take advantage of you they will. Update 11/09/2018 In response to the review above from the school. A defensive tone asking me to contact a 1-800 call center for help, making many claims at their irresponsibility stating that they are not an employer and are in fact an educational institution. It also mentions that they fully inform students at the difficulty of being hired by an employer with a record. As an educational institution it is required to understand the laws correlative to programs you offer towards state licensure. It is illegal to trade massage for money without a state license. Is that the difficulty you refer to graduates? I passed my state licencing exam, yet still have no licence. I am on my way, no thanks at all to practicing illegally as implied by this institution.David Durant

I’m glad I choose Altierus career college to obtain my dental assistant diploma. The staff were very supportive even tho my first language is not English. Ms Barnaby is a excellent teacher she has a lot of experience as a dental assistant she will give you some tips so you can work better assisting a dentist. I learn a lot from her and believe me every tips she’ll show you will help you a lot in your career to be better at your work. They have a lot of hands training which you really need so you get used to how offices perform out there. I graduated at the end of 2019 first job, is where I learn more about assisting amazing doctor but the pay was very low, but I get it I just graduated so I let it pass now I moved from Florida to NY and my EFDA is still acceptable dentist didn’t have a problem with that. All you need is to learn how to do your job and then you can ask for your price how value you think you are for the company. I learn a lot in this college and I’m so grateful for Ms. Barnaby for all her tips and help. Now I only have two years experience and I’m one of the highest pay on my area. Thanks to Altierus career college.Meybelin Pineda

I had to make sure I was reading the comments from the correct school. This school is an absolute joke. DO NOT GO HERE! I feel as if the people that are reviewing the school have attended the school for about a month and they still have high hopes. Don't. Lol. We paid over $10,000 to take OPEN BOOK QUIZZES for the first 8 months. The school was not at all challenging I feel as if I cheated my whole way through the course. Yes, I did read. I still study with the books that I have today. Save your money and just take some online courses or find free courses. We changed instructors very often so the teaching style and tempos were very off. If I could go back, I would not at all go here. To put the icing on the cake, they tried to take credit for ME obtaining a job that they did not help me secure. I applied through Indeed, landed a job, and received a call a while later informing of something along the lines of "accreditation" and "Did FCC help me land the job" lol NO. It was not because of my experience with the school either. I had prior work experience. I could go on and on. Just don't go here. Go to HCC if you really want to go to school. I am only giving two stars because I created good memories there… with a man that I met while in class and now we gave a family. 😊 Now that my rant is done. The school has great potential. Better/permanent instructors are NEEDED/WANTED. Life isn't full of open book tests.Tam Tam

I didn’t want to write this review because the the staff was great to me but what happened to be here was very discouraging. But definitely read the reviews and don’t rush into places.. I started the Medical Assisting program My instructor Mrs.Bowling was amazing. Lisa with administration was amazing and Miss.T in financial aid was also amazing. Tho I took my tests which made me eligible for my classes after a few weeks in the program and all the progress I’ve made they give me a call one morning letting me know my test scores are lost or were uploaded wrong on they’re part and I’m not able to come back to school until I retake the test because there was nothing they could do about it and on top of that I would have to restart my WHOLE ENTIRE course and wait for they’re new program to start so I would come in as a new student. It’s very discouraging and disappointing after I’ve pushed myself to finally go back to school and find a career and it all being “crushed” because of the schools mistake that no one would take responsibility for as I was told. I’m not an employee there and I would be PAYING THEM and RESTARTING everything to fix THEY'RE mistake. My feelings were completely HURT as I had to fix THEY’RE mistake which I refused to and just withdrew from the school. So again. Take your time and READ reviews.Cameron Gonzalez

I went here for the EFDA program. It was one of the best experiences I've had. The instructors for the program are truly amazing and the best. Mr.B will sit with you untill you truly understand and grasp what he is teaching you, Mrs.Dee is very patient and one of the most kind people you will meet. Miss.V, I think had the most impact on me, this instructor… It's almost hard to put into words just how amazing she is. She saw the potential in me that I never knew I had. I don't understand some of these bad reviews…. Even if I had a issue that my instructors couldn't help me with Miss.Laura would sit and help untill it was solved and Mr.Jim would do the same. I'm in and almost done with my externship now and Mr.Mike who helped me get to my extern office will help you every step of the way. I learned so much in my time at FCC not just about dental but about myself too. I've not only gone on interviews but, I've had a a ton of dental offices reach out to me and want to hire me as well. I plan on being one of the best EFDA's in my field and that is all due to the one's who taught me.Jessica Lavelle

Very nice dental office with good staff. It is a one person dental shop which is great! The dentist is a nice guy and knows his stuff. Also, no pressure from the dentist. FYI – I hate it when you go to one of those dental shops, with 8 or 10 dentists, and you get a different dentist every visit, who puts a lot of pressure on you to do the most expensive treatments that you do not really need. Carrollwood Village Dental is a good one person dental shop that will treat you well and not rip you off. They review all the different dental options with you. FYI – I needed a new bridge and they did all the numbers up front. The prices are very fair vs some of the other dentists I have done business with in the past. It seems they are building business for the long run by treating people well and charging a "fair price" for dental services.Mike Devine

I made and appointment here because my brother Louis, goes here for his dental care and he always has great things to say about the staff. I was really surprised and happy about how easy the patient registration was, I called and made an appointment then filled all of my new patient paperwork out online before I came in and on the day of the appointment the front desk staff were so sweet and got me checked in early. My dental assistant was amazing too and made the X-rays go quickly and Dr. Mancuso was awesome! I felt like my concerns were heard and I had a great visit overall! Thank you for all you guys do it made a huge difference in my day 🙂Ashley Leahy

While it has been around 15 years since the sadists the military hires and calls dentists abused my mouth in ways that would have be never wanting to return to a dentist's office, Dr Mancuso and his staff were excellent at putting me at ease sand making me comfortable. Easy to talk to and very transparent. They let me know I've got a lot of work I need to get done, but didn't make it seem scary or unattainable. If you've gotta go to the dentist, you can't go wrong here.Ryan Clemens

This place is absolutely amazing! I saw an add for teeth whitening on Facebook & figured why not look into it. I am seriously SO glad I did! I’ve never been to a cosmetic type dentist before & every single person that works there is beyond kind, caring, & welcoming! They were all so genuinely nice. They greeted me immediately. And when I went back the office space so decorated so well. It wasn’t a stiff & stuffy uncomfortable feeling walking back that usually makes you nervous. It was a bright, beautiful & very comfortable atmosphere! During my cleaning everything was explained so well to me. The tech doing my cleaning was amazing on telling me to let her know if I had any discomfort & we would work together. After the Doctor did my exam & really helped me to know what is the top priority I need to have done first to help get my teeth & gums healthy. I have Medicaid dental insurance & let them know & they were amazing with letting me know a lot could be covered & didn’t ever try to pressure me to use them for the things I could have covered by my insurance. They gave me a print out sheet of my treatment plan to take with me on what I should start with first & be my priority. I can have done what’s needed where I can get it covered which will help me have more money to go towards the things I can’t that are the more cosmetic things I want done. Which they also explained to me what all they would do to achieve what I am wanting cosmetically. I am beyond happy I was able to get in because I’ve really been neglecting doing what I need with my teeth to work towards being able to get the goal I’m looking for on the cosmetic side and I have found the place that I want to use for the cosmetics I will need. They for sure get 10/10. Heck I would even give them 100/10 since it was such a great all around comfortable experience! Oh and I am adding cuz I forgot they have a cute little game section in the waiting room for kids, a tv screen that has a cute little personalized welcome message when you go back into the room, and my favorite was the cool tv mounted on the ceiling which they ask if you would like anything to watch while you are back there! They also ask you what your favorite comfort items are you like & drinks. They have a list of items for both you can select!Ashley Gibson

First time at the dentist in quite awhile and it was so much more than I could’ve hoped for! Everyone was so nice and understanding. Was worried I’d be judged for the state of my teeth but they just made me feel good for coming in and doing something about it. Also when doing paperwork they have this one comfort sheet and cafe menu. I got told they were complimentary and that’s amazing. The comfort list had things like noise canceling headphones, eye masks, neck pillows, soft blankets, etc. they are really trying to make you feel comfortable in there for sure! Also the dynamic when walking in and hearing the staff sing happy birthday to one of the employees, Carissa, was also heart warming! Already recommended family to this place!Marissa Musto

Very nice and clean facility. The staff was amazing from the receptionist to the dentist. My hygienist was gentle and explained everything to me (thank you) she could tell I was anxious. Dr. Robinson came in smiling through his mask 😉 introduced himself and reviewed the treatment plan with me and discussed several treatment options and outcomes with me. The environment was very relaxing and felt like dental spa. They even have video canes in the waiting room. I almost wish they where not so quick to get me to room so that I could play with the video games lol. I definitely felt like a child would have no problem coming to the dentist. Overall I was impressed and actually enjoyed going to the Dentist.Jessica Edouard

Very poor experience. I went in for a routine cleaning and they said they do consultations first and then cleaning for a second visit. Never experienced this, EVER in a dental office. They told me this after X-rays and once seated in the dental chair. The hygienist recommended a special cleaning for my gums. My insurance wouldn’t cover this but a routine cleaning would be covered 100%. Okay, so I asked if I could schedule a regular cleaning and the secretary said no! She said I had to move forward with the medical recommendation. Excuse me? Are you going to pay for this special cleaning? I didn’t think so. I will never come back here.Sara Corona

This was going to be my 1st visit. The receptionist was to busy on a personal phone call. To talk to me, I wasn't greeted. I saw a clipboard, put my name on the list. I saw 4 people, none of them said anything to me. After I was sitting there for about 15min another person walks in, she gets a response from the receptionist and from what I hear, she has no appointment, but guess what she gets taken right back. Thankfully my dentist was able to squeeze me in today. This place is a joke. Horrible experience. Very unprofessional.Kelly Ayer

Dusty w/ nexhealth answering service wasted 15 min of my time taking my info, giving me random info about the status of health insurance in America, and refusing to tell me if they accept my insurance w/o making an appt, before telling me that the SPECIFIC DR. I asked him to make an appt w/ at the beginning of the phone call DOESN'T EVEN WORK THERE ANYMORE!Patience

I wish I could give 10 stars! If you’re looking for a compassionate dentist that truly cares, you’ve found it! After many truly terrible dentist experiences, I admittedly stopped going to the dentist and after a couple years I developed an infected tooth. This time I didn’t want to find just a good dentist, I wanted to find an amazing dentist. What I found at Gentle Dentistry is an amazing dental office. Everyone at Gentle Dentistry is so kind and caring, and they all make me feel like family. Dr. A is knowledgeable and very thorough, and because she specializes in cosmetic dentistry, your teeth will never look more beautiful. I want to take a moment to express myself love and gratitude to the hygienist, Sydney. Thank you for taking such good care of me and inspiring me to get on the right track. I never used to show my teeth in pictures and now I can’t stop. I am forever grateful.Camilla Shoosmith

I have been a patient of Dr. A's for at least 20 years. She and her staff are the best I've ever interacted with. Not only is she a great dentist, but you can tell that customer service is very important to her and the folks that work with her. If you are a little nervous about going to a dentist, they do everything they can to make you more comfortable. They explain everything they are doing and they have never tried to upsell me on anything. They have always been completely honest about the health of my teeth and any procedures I needed done and never recommended anything that wasn't necessary. Any procedures I have had done, there were never any complications and Dr. A always calls me the day of to check on me. I have complete faith in the whole office and highly, highly recommend anyone looking for a dentist. I recommend her all the time.Jamie Malloy

Over the course of my life I have been in many, many dental chairs and have had good, very good and not so good experiences. My experience at Gentle Dentistry was by far the best dental experience I have had!! The staff is friendly, attentive, professional, caring and above all make the experience the best possible. Dr A. named her practice appropriately as she is a gentle, courteous and caring in her approach to me as her patient. Her oral cancer exam was the most thorough I have ever experienced. Highly, highly recommend Gentle Dentistry!!Eric

In 2015, I began my journey as a new single mother to a sick little infant. I was going through a divorce, trying to understand what could possibly be wrong with my angel and trying to go to school full time in a new career field. From day one my guidance counselor, Mark Parker was my cheerleader. As a father himself he understood why I was so scared of the unknown regarding my little girl. Classes started and Amy Mercer helped me with all the didactic portions and insured I never said I can’t. Nichole Lambert was and still is the director of the ST program. Many times I thought I would never make it and they all assured me I not only could but would do great. Well then I went into clinicals and met Lucy Alvarado. She pushed me to be the best me and all together with the support of all of Concorde I not only am a CST, but I have surpassed that. I became a First Assistant then graduated with a BPH and now an MPH! A masters degree!!! And I could not imagined I would ever be where I am today without them! One team one fight! Thank you Concorde.Cortney Swanson

I am a ST student at concorde since February of 2020, I love the program, the students and the teachers really try to help you if you are lost or behind. During the covid-19 pandemic the teachers did not hault the program but they instead had us do our campus classes online and we meet up on 'Teams'(or zoom sometimes) 2x a week to go over our class work and go over our PowerPoint. I love how flexible we all are. We still have lab 1-2x a week and sometime split up people to minimize the amount of people in labor. If we email our ST teachers they get back with me within a short amount of time. I'm excited to graduate May of 2021😊Rose Hopper

I am a 1995 Concorde career institute graduate valedictorian of his class I am a certified medical assistant retired now. I went back to college when I was 35 years old and did this so any of you younger guys or girls you can do this. I never had a problem getting a job. Is a matter of fact they are very competitive and at this time there's a ton of them out there certified medical assistant is a very rewarding career. Concord clear institute is an excellent place to learn and get an advanced education. Go for it man I did!Dale Doe

Wow. What a change in set up, I've been in the hospitality Industry for 10+ years and have done everything from dishes to cook and bartending.i decided to take my prepaid college funds and use it towards this program. This accelerated program was perfect for where I wanted to be in life, they've given me the ability and skills to start in a dental office, with these skills I will have a nice pay increase but what's important is that I will be able to provide for my my family and still be able to spend all thr time with them. This has truly been a blessing. Erika and Debbie have been more than just teachers they became close friends and helped cater to any issue I needed help with and always laughed at my jokes. Truly a great experience!Mitchell Felice

This accelerated program has AMAZING instructors who are very passionate for the field and for their students. Erica is super informative, patient, and extremely helpful. She really does an awesome job at making sure all of her students get the necessary resources to come out of the program successful and ready for the next step of their students careers.David Godinez

Just finishing up the program and wow! I’ve learned so much and my instructors are so patient and I love the diversity of learning styles and honestly this was the best experience for my 1st step into falling in love with dentistry!Ashley Muse

I was a new patient and I am always anxious about the dentist. I suddenly needed a root canal on a tooth that had a crown. Dr Matt suggested an endodontics group that was great. Now time for him to do his part make a new crown. The office is easy to find, plenty of parking, bright and spacious inside (relaxing music on to calm the nerves! I needed it) His staff was very friendly plus they got me in right away. He took his time to be sure I was comfortable answered all of my questions and did an amazing job! I highly recommend them!!Leisa Owens

Dr. Sorsok and his staff are absolutely wonderful! They treated my daughter and I Amazing! I get so nervous at the Dentist and they made this experience so great! I can’t say enough about how happy I am to find a dentist who really cares! I look forward to seeing the amazing staff and doctor in the future! If you’re looking for a amazing doctor call them! Thank you again for your attention to detail and caring ways!Tiffany Jiannuzzi

Everyone at The Denture Place is amazing! They went above and beyond to get me my partials. They made sure they fit comfortably. They also took my boyfriend in at last minute to get an extraction. Thanks for looking out for us and giving me my smile back!! I recommend everyone that needs work to give them a try!!😁shauna smith

Update pt 2: Met Pamela today for my teeth cleaning. This office never disappoints. Best staff, energy and service I’ve ever had in dentistry. I will be a life long patient. Update pt 1: Another great appointment. I would highly recommend this dental office to anyone and everyone. 11/10. Thank you so much Bella for the continued great service! Great experience! First time in and Dr.Alex really took the time to explain to me the treatment I need and physically show me on my x-rays and with a mirror what was going on. I could tell he cares and takes pride in his work. Bella the office manager was fantastic as well. Definitely the best dental experience I’ve ever had. Highly recommend.Aleigh Delaporte

I originally found Dr Afsahi through my insurance company as he is in network. My first procedure was bonding/filling of a front tooth that I chipped. He fixed it perfectly. Approximately 2 weeks afterwards, I bit into a triple stacked nacho that split a different tooth in half. I was on a date and being embarrassed/worried, my date said call the dentist. I called after hours and the office manager Bella answered, remembering me and greeting me by name. She was able to get me in the next morning and have this tooth fixed. I would recommend Dr Afsahi and his staff to anyone. High degree of professionalism and client satisfaction.Justin Lucci

Pam is amazing, she did a great job on my teeth. She is very polite and knowledge. The doctor and his wife are very nice and kind, they gave me the x-ray for free . I appreciate it a lot . The dental assistant was super, she helped me with everything that I need and the front desk too. Also the manager explained to me everything very nice. I love this office. Definitely I’ll come back soon!!!Lays Leyva

Update: Dr. Wyatt reached out to my personally by phone and offered me an appointment over the phone for later that day. Meant a lot that he knew I still wanted a cleaning after writing this review and he went out of my way to call me and get me scheduled, only a few days after writing this to say the least!! Thanks Tampa south dentistry Old: Great hygienists and dentist. Affordable. Been going here for 5years almost. But unfortunately they’re getting a little too big for their britches. I had a cleaning scheduled for this past Friday. I called to reschedule and the only openings they had for hygienists weren’t until NEXT YEAR 2023. It’s frustrating that I have to wait half a year for a cleaning now, or go somewhere else in the meantime. Scheduling out 6months in advance isn’t the best practice considering if leaves your current patients without many alternative options for rescheduling. Its not a bad thing to stop accepting new patients when your practice is at capacity, or refer out. It seems as though south tampa dentistry has gotten greedy. Thanks.Kyle Laughlin

I am so very happy that I found South Tampa Dentistry. From the time that I walked in to the time I left I was treated with professionalism and compassion. It was nice that I made an appointment and was able to be seen very quickly because I had to go to work. They took their time to explain different options for me. And I was very grateful for their time they spent with me. They did not rush and showed a very caring heart. I know I'm going to need major dental work and they are willing to work with me. I would definitely recommend anyone to become a new patient of theirs. Have a blessed day everyone.Barbie Winstead

I cannot say enough good things about South Tampa Dentistry and Dr. Mark! Let’s just say I’m not a fan of going to the dentist office, all the staff were very kind and made me feel welcomed. Dr. Mark was absolutely amazing! He could tell it was a stressful experience for me, he was very reassuring and showed a lot of compassion. He made me feel comfortable and confident when I definitely didn’t walk in that way. He has changed my perspective and made the dentist office not such a scary place. Definitely the best dentist I have ever been to!Ellen Hanson

I came in for a consultation because I was curious about what smile direct club was, not knowing much about it other than it was a cheaper alternative for straighter teeth. I met with grace, and she was interesting to say the least. I was wondering why this woman was grilling me with personal questions for 10/20 minutes before even talking about teeth. She asked where I live, if I have a boyfriend, and all about my business. She was overly interested in my personal life because she thought she could charm me into signing on the spot. After her question spiel she just kept pressuring me to sign the contract and when I said I wasn’t sure or wasn’t ready because this was my first time learning anything about aligners and that I needed time to read over the fine print she kept asking me “why” and what the “real reason” was and not taking my previous answer. She assumed it was about money and she said and I quote “don’t you have a business aren’t you supposed to have the funds girl”. That was my biggest issue about the whole visit. You don’t say that to anyone ever, especially in a professional setting. She was clearly upset she wasn’t getting me to sign on the spot and her whole attitude and demeanor changed and it became really awkward and uncomfortable. Also when I asked if I had to sign on the spot or if I could still do it later after I have time to think, she said “I don’t know” and that my screening “probably disappears” and went on to say that the doctor already has it and needs to do it now, but it turns out I can do it later and everything she said was extremely wrong and misleading. Overall very unprofessional. Wouldn’t recommend this location, especially grace. Go anywhere else.Savannah

I had an amazing experience at the Tampa office. Starting with Manager Grace who was very helpful and taking care of everything fast. My smile guide specialist was Shea who was also outstanding, explained everything and very knowledgeable. The 3D image is a much better way to do it than with the molds. My son completed smile direct braces 2 years ago. He had an excellent result but the only thing I didn't like is doing the home moldings. So for me this was a huge advantage. All that said I would highly recommend this office and smile direct.Loretta Bayer

I have been pondering on different avenues of being able to straighten my smile. As an executive business professional, and being in my thirties. The idea of metal braces just wasn't appealing, and the time in and out of dental appointments with my busy schedule isn't an option. With that being said I met with Grace. She was amazing! Her professionalism is an inate quality. Her vernacular, and knowledge was impressive. Grace spent time to discover my needs, and wants which I must say it wasn't an appointment but an experience.Angela

This is by far the best dental academy in the Tampa Bay Area. Let me just start out by saying a big thank you to my instructors Teresa and Bobbi for teaching me and guiding me on the right path to become the best dental assistant I can be. If you are looking for a fun, caring and educational School, this is where you should be! The School revolves around its students. There is so much passion that goes into the way these teachers teach. The teachers are always willing to help in any area you may be having trouble with. Academy for dental assisting is always there for you through your whole process of becoming an EFDA. The curriculum is developed in the best way possible to help you as a student gain the education and proper training you will need to become an EFDA. The director of the academy Ronda, is wonderful as well. She makes an appoint to drop into the class without disruption to say “hi”, answer any of our questions and make us feel welcomed. I am highly satisfied with academy for dental assisting. If you’re considering going to school to become a DA, honestly look no further because you’re right where you were meant to be!Belinda Yohn

I’ve been a dental assistant for 33 years. I moved to Florida from Ohio and needed to get the Florida EFDA and X-ray certifications. I was so nervous to take the tests but I didn’t need to be. The instructor ( thank you Theresa!! ) and office manager ( Thank you Brooke) were so nice and funny and helpful. Once I entered the classroom Theresa had us relaxed and laughing. She took the time to get to know each of us. The class size was small so all of us girls were able to feel comfortable working with everyone. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. By far this is the best dental school I’ve ever been to and would highly recommend anyone take their classes or certification courses.Kasey Dreaden

This is the best school ever. They care so much about you and try all the possibles ways, so you can get the lesson and what they are trying to teach. My instructors Ms. Kathy and Ms. P. Jai are beyond any expectations about what a good instructor looks like. The care so much about the students and the way they teach is 100% understandable. I am going to miss them so much… I really enjoy my time there and I would recommend it 100% and beyond. If you are thinking to take this school as your, don’t have any doubts about it is the best decision ever. Take the Saturday class and the success is 100% warranty.Evelyn Dopico

I have been going to the office on Swann Ave.for quite a few years because it’s one of the only places that takes my insurance. Previously I was very unhappy with the dentist ,he always seemed rushed, and kept me waiting in the chair for long periods of time plus I had multiple problems with the work he did. At one point I inquired about implants( out of curiosity)and he gave me an astronomical price of somewhere around $24,000 for three teeth!!! Now I’m so happy that there is a wonderful new dentist and I just love her! Her name is Blanca Lopez-Isa and she’s the BEST!! Not only is she very compassionate and personable,she also REALLY CARES ABOUT HER PATIENTS and she is very thorough and professional. She has gone over and above to help me,reaching out to my healthcare provider multiple times to ensure that I get the coverage I needed, disputing my insurance when they denied me for certain procedures that she felt necessary and even personally calling me to ensure that things are going well. She make sure that you are comfortable throughout the procedure and explains everything that she’s going to do. I had a tooth implant and the procedure turned out beyond my expectations with absolutely no pain at all! (And I will add that it was way less expensive than the previous dentist tried to charge me.) I would go see Dr. Lopez-Isa even if I had the option to go elsewhere and I truly hope she stays at this office👍Valerie Felicione

Spent nearly 2 hours here for a new patient appointment, and that wasn't even the worst part. I hope the hygienist was new and inexperienced because – yikes! Stood around for 15+ minutes while she tried to get the pano x-ray machine to work, and it continued to give an error message throughout my entire visit. During the normal x-rays, which lasted an equally obscene amount of time, she nearly took out my front team tripping over the cord as she left the room. All of this, and I didn't even see a Dr. in person, it was an "e-visit" that turned out to be an awkward speakerphone call because the hygienist couldn't get Microsoft Teams to work. Absolutely ridiculous and unprofessional to have new dental patients seen virtually – impossible to give a comprehensive exam and properly assess care that way. The two stars are for actually getting a cleaning after I suffered through all this but will most definitely not be returning.Erin Ovadal

Couldn't ask for a better experience throughout my treatment. Dr. Lopez is magnificent. My teeth were in terrible condition I put off going to the dentist because I was embarrassed. Other dentist had been very judgemental and made remarks that were uncalled for and quite frankly very unprofessional. Dr Lopez never passed judgment just said we can fix this, provided me with a treatment plan and options which I have never experienced. Dr. Lopez with Wendy by her side and have done phenomenal work. I'm almost at the end of my treatment plan and will miss my biweekly visits with my dental family that includes each and everyone of the lovely young ladies.Susan Adams-Ripper

I am a recent graduate of FLDATS and highly recommend this school for anyone who is pursuing a career as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. There are other schools out there but if you want the best, go FLDATS! The class was given by Sarah, an expert in the field, who caringly presented the material in a thorough, understandable manner and always made herself available to answer any questions or concerns that I had. It was hard work, but Sarah’s instruction, positive attitude and encouragement made mastering the academics possible. The classroom facility was excellent, modern and directly connected to Central Florida’s top family dental practice Collins Dental. Sarah, Catherine, and the whole FLDATS staff made my learning experience an amazing one where I feel confident and prepared to enter the workforce as a team member at a dental practice.Paola Delia

I attended FLDATS last semester and I can’t express enough how much I enjoyed it!! I went into this school having little knowledge about dentistry. This program helped me understand everything I need to know. My favorite part was all of the hands on labs. It was so fascinating trying new things and seeing the outcome of them. I will admit I wasn’t an expert in the beginning, but towards the end things I would mess up on started to get better and better. Plus, Sarah was an amazing teacher throughout the semester. She always answered my questions and helped me understand certain things when I was confused. If you’re considering becoming a dental assistant, I recommend to start here!Brandi Barontini

I am a recent graduate from FLDATS and coming into this program, I was unaware of how important a dental assistant’s role is in a dental office! In just a little over 12 weeks, I gained so much knowledge and respect for the hard work assistants put in. Sarah the instructor has a wealth of experience that made me feel secure in choosing this school for my career. Class sizes are typically kept to no more than 10 which brings a sense of camaraderie and allows for more one on one learning which I felt was very beneficial. The labs and book work compliment each other and help with absorbing information. I definitely recommend FLDATS to anyone interested in dental assisting.Aubrie Elizabeth

I graduated from AAA school a couple of months ago and I have to say that it was the best decision I ever made. The program is definitely challenging, specially because it is a fast paced program with a lot of material to learn. But for a full time working and busy mama seemed like the best option and I do not regret it. Once I graduated I got hired where I did my internship and they complimented me with my skills. Of course the real dentistry world is a whole new experience but hey practice and experience makes “perfect” right?! I loved coach Kelly and Zack. Experience + fun = the best way of learning. 100% recommended!! They will get you on the right path to start!Raysza Ev

Coach Zachhhh….. AAA dental school is amazing literally all the coaches are great hands down ZACH KIM ,BARBIE , KELLY the experience for me was amazing, the Coaches saw something in me that I didnt even see in myself. Helped me every step of the way never gave up on me pushed me then I stated believing in myself totally changed my life I’m forever grateful A HUGE THANKS…. I would 100 percent recommend AAA DENTAL SCHOOL TO ANYONEChiquita Nickles

For only 90 days you do learn a lot! You feel comfortable once you get out into the office! The coach’s are all so nice and very helpful. Shoutout to Coach Cheryl and Coach Kim they made the challenging 90 days less stressful. It was definitely worth the challenge and dedication! AAA rocks!!Tamani Curtis

First visit to the office & first visit with my 3yrs old daughter and it was a pleasant one! The office staff was very friendly! It was my daughter's first visit to the dentist and she was a bit apprehensive and nervous. Yenny was very friendly, flexible, efficient and absolutely patient with my daughter while performing her cleaning. Dr. Duga was very personable and made my daughter laugh quite a few times during the visit. I appreciate that he took the time to explain processes, procedures, and preventative measures that I can implement at home. My daughter left smiling which made me smile as well. Highly recommend and will be returning soon. Thank you all for a great experience and visit!!K. Campbell-Donaldson

Our first visit was expected to be a great experience based upon what we have read. Once inside the atmosphere was geared towards a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for kids. And even an interesting setup for the parents. It was superb, to be honest. We were able to be apart of the experience to not only ease our minds ( what parent doesn’t always worry about pain their child goes through), but it was setup to be an enjoyable, fun, and relaxing environment for the kids as well! I wish all dentist would be so wonderful! Thank you for the amazing experience, and for the opportunity to show my child that taking care of your teeth can be fun and healthy!Christopher Mears

Dr. Duga is the best! His team is friendly and helpful. Our sons have been with the group for several years and at each age and stage, the team customized their interaction with the boys. When they were young, there was an amazing engagement with the boys and as they have turned into teenagers, the interaction has adjusted accordingly. Dr. Duga has also stayed in communication with their orthodontist, Dr. David Leever throughout their orthodontic treatment so that both teams are on the same page in regards to their overall treatment. I highly recommend Dr Duga and the team there for your children's dental care!Lori Jones

I had been coming to this clinic for 2 years. At my last appointment and there is a new dentist trying to push the new product on us patients like she's trying to sell a timeshare. The new product posters are up in all of the rooms and suddenly they can't do the regular cleanings on me anymore. Now, I have to get the new procedure and product that they're pushing that goes along with it. The kicker is is that my premium insurance doesn't even cover half of it. So imagine my surprise when I expect to go in for a regular cleaning and I'm told that I have to pay out of pocket over $750 versus $0. The only recourse offered was for me to split the treatment and get one side of my mouth cleaned at a time. WRONG, I will find another dentist that isn't money hungry trying to push a new hot product on their patients.Renee Gilbert

Absolutely amazing experience! I have been to many dental offices over the years including one I worked for and have never been so impressed! Had pain and was told to come right away but may be a wait which I completely expected but there was not, the girls at the desk immediately made me feel welcome and Virginia the assistant was so caring and made me feel at ease even offering to hold my hand! Dr. Gronak was awesome! Best extraction I've ever had lol yes had a few! Completely transparent as far a fees and extremely affordable which I thank him for! Did not try to sell me anything that wasn't necessary so thanks for that also! I will be staying here for my dental care and will definitely refer anyone who may need to them.Thank you all so much, see you soon.Roxanne Plateroti

The entire staff at this office is amazing. Everyone was friendly and considering the times that we are in, globally, it was a breath of fresh air. Right now they are only taking emergency patients and I needed work done on a tooth asap. They made me feel comfortable and provided all pricing options up front. Once they return to normal hours and accepting standard procedures I'm going to make this my go-to dentist office. Thank you for a wonderful experience… now to wait for the local anesthesia to wear off :pJesse & Sara Jolly

Great dental office with wonderful staff. The place is bright and clean throughout. After checking in, I was seen almost immediately with only a two minute wait. X-rays were done smoothly and quickly, and everything was explained to me thoroughly and easily. I was seen by their newest dentist, Dr. Kim, and she was friendly and knowledgeable. She made recommendations based on my x-rays and teeth, but wasn’t pushy by any means. The teeth cleaning went just as smooth with my dental hygienist. If I were to give one negative feedback, it would be with the check-out lady, who wasn’t as friendly as the other staff. Other than that, I would highly recommend this place!Tee O

Wow! from the moment you walk into Tampa Dental you can feel the love and welcoming atmosphere. The entire staff is phenomenal. Dr. Kristina Villafria is the most kind, compassionate, and gentle dentist i've ever been to. Dr. Villafria's passion for dentistry makes you feel comfortable and her positive attitude radiates. I went to Tampa Dental for a second opinion and so happy I did! I will never go to another dentists and happy to drive all the way from downtown St. Pete. You will not regret going to Tampa Dental and seeing Dr. Kristina or Dr. Nick.alex malagon

The best Dentist Office I have ever been to. Staff is nice, the office is clean, the Doctors are extremely communicative. They continuously check to make sure that you aren't in too much discomfort while you're getting worked on. The best part is they are such good doctors that you aren't in discomfort while they're working on you. Very impressed with everyone there. Scheduled a cleaning. I was always worried about the price of dentistry which makes me apprehensive to go. But I was impressed with their prices as I am self-pay. Thank you so much Dr NickSouthnj7

I attended this school in June of 2022. I couldn’t have asked for a better school than this. The school coordinator, Gabriella was the most sweet and was always willing to help in anyway she could. Monica was an amazing instructor and taught me so much during class and during my practice exams. I highly recommend this program to anyone that wants a career in the dental field! You get your Dental Assistant certificate, X-ray, and cpr certification. Thank you guys for everything. You guys are the best!rebecca pervaza

I loved this place!! If you want to be apart of a place that literally gives you New lease on life I definitely recommend this is a place to attend. They work with you and their atmosphere is always welcoming cheerful. They are amazing at what they do and bring confidence in your life. Everyone is extremely easygoing and understanding! Also, you won’t be lost after you graduate! They assist with job placement too! I went to go get an internship and ended up with a job!Cherie Centeno

I attended this school on February. I already finished my internship hours and even got a job offer! The schedule and classes are very flexible as I was able to study and work at the some time. I highly recommend this program if you’re looking to become a Dental Assistant in a short period of time! Dr. Sangalang and the entire team will give you all the resources you need to succeed in this field. Thank you for all your help!Erika Diaz Walker