16 Best Dental Hygiene Programs In Seattle, WA (2022 Updated)

"Technology"? I can't even do my homework in class!? The cpu keeps freezing up! Lost my assignment in the Microsoft Cloud ON CAMPUS! Technical support is one overweight guy always eating at his cpu. I had to wait until the end of the quarter to meet with an advisor to sign up for classes I didn't want. Now I got a teacher that I didn't want. Got referred to get help with housing, the guy at Mary's Place never called me back. It's more like a outdated community college. The campus security running around there think they the real police. Several minority students told me they were followed around campus by them. Covid hit and I'm getting pressured by a rude narcissist teacher to come to the school to withdrawal from class. Then when I was trying to get back into school nobody answered a voicemail or email. Only owed the school around $400, got a collections bill for $1,000+. The King County Metro bus doesn't come by the school that much. Your definitely going to car transportation. The staff is mostly nice & helpful for the most part. But some things need to be changed.Andrae Jones

I am a 55 year old returning student who attended a " Little Ivy " college in my first time around. My prep school was rated #3 in the US by Forbes.I have enjoyed some of the best educational opportunities that the US can offer. I have surprisingly found most of the instructors here to be very dedicated and qualified. Some stand out, some are better than others, but none are lemons.They compare fairly well , within reason, of the instructors I had at my elite schools.BTW, because the program I am taking is in high demand in the private sector, the government provides extra money for financially qualified students. I will go through my six quarter program at about 20% of the cost.I had no idea that the money is out there if you take the time to look. Do yourself a favor and get off the couch. I should have done this years ago.Fred Farkle

The building is nice, the atmosphere is nice. Most teachers are great and would like to see you be successful. The advising office is my least favorite because I am always continually being given incorrect information, information in which is very important to have. The advisors are sometimes very hard to get a hold of and some do not get back to you, and when they do they don't give you the information you needed. I have wasted a whole day and gas to go to appointments that I could have just gotten the information over the phone, or through email, the front office is touch and go as well. Other than that the school is nice, I'd recommend it, but make sure you get the correct information the first time and not when it's too late.Liz Brown

I feel like I’m getting scammed. I’m retaking this class first time was because my previous teacher didn’t grade most of my work that I summited direct to her with all paperwork and it was totally mess like nothing’s ever organized and dated correctly and she got fired so other instructors had to take over and still didn’t care about my assignment so i had no choice but failing. And when i retook it for second time with same class due to her personal reason it was mostly online or self taught with ppt she posted on blackboard. I only got to be in classroom 3 times. my new instructor won’t grade my quiz so i had to email her and advisor but non of them gave me any updates nor response so I guess they just want me to retake it over and over again until they can do their job. It’s large amounts of money they required too so I’m wasting my time and money and it just seems like they’re scamming me. Whenever my friends or people around me asking about this school I never recommend. Because no one need to deal with this mess. And they honestly killed my passion to be on veterinary field.Eunsu Choi

We've hosted students from the programs over the years and they come in with little clinical experience. They're not prepared to work with patients out of school at all. Up until recently our team was okay spending hours in training (while the school gets paid the tuition fee, we get nothing) hoping to keep the student on long-term. We got stood up. A promise was made to stay on and then no communication, no reply. The school should teach honesty, integrity and professionalism as part of the curriculum.Ilona F

I graduated from the medical assistant program and the teachers were all amazing and seem to truly care about their student’s success and wellbeing, especially Mojda! My only downside is that I did struggle with some of the administrative staff having poor communication and being disorganized. I definitely had to advocate for myself. Other than that, wonderful experience.Abby Heck

This past Fall was my first experience with the clinic and I can't say enough good things about my care. From the instructors and students, it was a great experience. The attention to detail and thoroughness is something that I haven't experienced at a dentist appointment in a long time. Just keep in mind that it can be very time consuming, and there may be a lot of appointments due to requirements the students must meet and what you need done. IMO, it's worth it for the level of care you'll get. Not only are the students great, but everything is gone over to make sure it's 100% and up to standards. Definitely going to keep coming back for my routine care!Kit

I’ve been going to Pierce College Dental Clinic every 6 months since 2017. I’ve had such thorough care and treatment I ended up changing my daughter’s dental care to Pierce as well. I love that they take Provider One dental insurance because it is extremely difficult to get into other providers with this type of insurance. I would 10/10 recommend making that call to schedule an appointment. In regard to COVID, it shows that they make safety a top priority! You won’t be disappointed 😁 Kei Rainbolt

The most detailed dental exam of my life! Most people don't know Pierce College has a dental clinic where students practice their skills under the supervision of licensed dental professionals so if you're looking for high quality affordable dental care, this is the place! The appointments are longer than those in a regular office but the different assessments are very detailed and you learn so much about your oral health and how to improve it. I would highly recommend this place!!!Yesenia DLM

I took this course that began last October and am graduating next week. When I was calling around to different dental assisting programs, Danielle’s was one of the first programs I inquired about. From my very first interaction and conversation I had with her over the phone I knew this dental assisting program was the right choice. Danielle makes you feel so welcomed as a person and not just another student attending class. It truly is such a unique and personalized experience. The classroom numbers are low which means you get more individualized training with Danielle and the other instructors. You get to graduate from this program feeling well prepared to start your new career in the dental field. As I get ready to graduate next week, I can’t help but feel like class was longer, not because I don’t feel prepared, but because I’m truly going to miss coming to class every Friday and training alongside Danielle and the rest of her staff. If you’re searching for a dental program that will provide you with a program that is personable, well-organized, and will prepare you to be successful outside of the classroom, then I highly recommend contacting Danielle and attending her program.Danielle Maurer

I recently finished the program at the Dental Assistant Training Center and I must say the experience was worth it. If you’re unsure about your career and might have an interest in the dental field, I would highly recommend applying. The course dedicates the mornings to lectures and in the afternoons to patients. During the quarter the instructors are continuously supporting, helping, and motivating each of us. They offer labs to those who want the extra practice and are willing to work around your schedule. The class size is relatively small, so everyone feels like a team- working together to better each other and our skills. I’m thankful and blessed to have attended this program. Thank you again Dental Assistant Training Center staff for everything!Kaitlin Santos

My name is Keri and I’m a recent graduate (June 24, 2022) of the dental assistant program at the Dental Assistant Training Center in Kenmore, WA. The program was everything I’d hoped it would be and much more!! Danielle, Leslie, Jen, and Angela are great instructors, and they really care about you not only as a student in their program but as you as a person. They want you to be successful!! We learned everything in 11 weeks to be a successful dental assistant… including working on real patients!!! If you are considering dental assistant school let this be the one. I highly recommend it!!!Keri Lawson

I am so excited about this program! Other programs in the area are 12 weeks, 6 months or longer! This program allows me to get my dental assistant certification in just 30 days at a very affordable price!!! I will have no student loan debt and I can get right to work since there are so many dental practices hiring in the area! The instructor is awesome and so full of dental knowledge and students get to observe real procedures!Jenna Cole-Wilson

We are excited to train Dental Assistants in just 160 hours in 30 days at Washington AGD Dental Assistant School. Due to the Extreme shortage of Dental Assistants in Washington State, the Washington AGD has partnered with Complete Dental Care Educational Center to offer the newest concept in dental assistant training. Train in 1 month with real instructors in a real clinic and get dental assistants working fast!Valerie Bartoli

Wow!! This is such an exciting time!!! To be able to have a lifetime career in 30 days!!! If you know the college path is not for you; this program is for you!! You can look forward to having instructors that care about you and making sure you get the best education to become the best dental assistant you can be!!!Tanya Stockdale

It was the best idea enrolling into this school! Initially, I was hesitant at first because I’m still a high school student and wasn’t sure if it was going to be difficult but I quickly came to realize that everything from the two instructors, Becky and Alexis, to the work load, to the hours are flexible, lenient, and overall easy to work with. I had/have no complaints or problems whatsoever and the best part about it is that I get to learn many useful things as well as receive plenty of opportunities to work full-time or part-time at dental offices as I’m still learning. Besides the education and job offerings, I found that it’s also the cheapest option out of all the other dental assisting schools and you get the benefit of perfecting skills either through continuously practicing individually or as a group whenever you would like.Rycah Ladines

My decision to complete WCCDA's program was absolutely great. Becky and Alexis are the most caring and supportive instructors who were always willing to answer my many questions. The hands-on learning and practice I received has been so valuable, and I feel very ready to begin working as a dental assistant. The program is thorough and gives you the knowledge to work in a variety of areas within the dental field. You get time nearly every class to go into the back and learn/practice your skills, and can use the demo videos at home to study as well. Lastly, their tuition was more affordable than that of other programs. If you are interested in pursuing dental assisting, I'd highly recommend coming to WCCDA.Mikeeli Houston

The best school I have attended! I’ve learned a lot and Mrs. Becky and Alexis are awesome! They explain everything and are always there to help you when you’re stuck. You get taught how to do procedures the newer and improved way and also the old fashioned way just to prepare you and to know what to expect. I was able to get a job before I graduated and I’ve enjoyed this program so much! I also love the flexible schedules that they offer and love that it’s only 2 times out of the week! I was hesitant before I came here but I do overall 100% recommend it to anyone that wants to become a dental assistant. My commute to this school was over an hour but I do not regret it one bit!Monica Amaro

Extremely furious, I usually would NEVER leave bad reviews especially for a medical clinic. But this place has by far been the worst and keeps getting worst and worst, I will be switching clinics if nothing gets resolved. The doctors and nurses are amazing so I would hate to leave but the front desk and medical records people do NOT speak nor understand English. I’ve called multiple times to get my official health records and they do not understand me and give me a printed out list (completely unprofessional, and unauthorized list) I’ve been to the office multiple times saying I need an official paper stamped and they just don’t understand. They have accents that you can barely understand them and not only that but they are RUDE, not polite or respectful on bit. I know I’m not the only one who has this issue as you can look at the rest of the reviews everyone has said something about the front office and medical records department. This place would be so amazing if you guys hired nice staff to represent the front. It’s so disappointing to see how this place has gone down as I’ve been a patient for years.Vrc C

I'm new to the area (Seattle) and a new patient to this clinic. Everyone was super nice, professional, and great at their job. Dr. Chen and his assistant (I didn't get her name) who did the x-rays helped me immensely! I am very greatful for the help of this clinic with my dental needs, and will be coming back in the future! UPDATE: 2/10/22. Had a few extractions done and was so nervous! Dr. Kwan made the procedure painless and fast, she is a very talented dentist! Her assistant Ty was great also! IF you need dental work done right, go to ICHS!Brian Craw

Beyond hurt and sad I called last week a lady took all my info to get me set up as a new patient for dental to get a check up and cleaning and to see what work I would need and my appointment was set for today June 23rd at 10 am and call no one can find me in the system it’s like did they not put any of the info they asked me for on the system or what. This is one of the closest ones to my house I could literally walk there if I wanted. I just want my teeth perfect 😭kynnadi tolerson

I’ve really appreciated this school so far! It has been a great experience with the teachers Lorena and Karen. I love that it is hands on and that a small group so I can ask questions when I don’t fully understand something. Lorena also said that she would help me to get an externship at the Dental office, which I am so excited about! They’re so helpful and encouraging! I’m hoping this opportunity will turn into getting hired as a dental assistant!! Great school and great teachers:)👌🏻👍😊Jacquelin Stam

I'm half way through this program and so far it's been good! I think it will help me take on more responsibilities at work. I'll update my review closer to the end of the course once I see how the rest goes.Stephanie Huffaker

The lab hours are great for working around a full time job. The instructors (Jessica) is great at explaining content. The hands on labs tie in the online content perfectly.Jessica Lovett

I have been going to Kois Dentistry / Kois Centre for the last two+ years since I have been living in Seattle and I absolutely love this office and everyone who works there! I have, and continuously, refer my colleagues, friends, and family to this practice because of their friendly staff, hospitable service and incredible knowledge. Not only are Dr. Dean and Dr. Tara extremely knowledgeable but the rest of their staff at the Centre are just as knowledgeable as them. My favourite hygienist is Dana! Every time I walk in for an appointment, she greets me just like a friend rather than just as another patient. I would absolutely recommend this dentist to anyone in the city of Seattle. Check them out, you will not be disappointed one bit.Brandon Hobelman

For any dentist who is serious about science based dentistry you can not go wrong with the incredible learning you will experience at Kois. It has changed my dental career. Highly recommended for any dentist interested in comprehensive care. Every detail is meticulously analyzed before lectured and you will have the benefit of mentors and Dr. Kois to ask questions or discuss cases.Rose Nagra

This place is the most amazing low-cost dental clinic ever in the Puget Sound area. This is not somewhere you would expect to get top notch care, kind patient people caring for you. This clinic is the best kept secret amongst low income people. Who knew? As a veteran you pay nothing except for lab fees. That is a whole set of dentures for $150. If you’re not a veteran the prices are a little bit higher but not by much. The respect kindness and caring that these volunteers provide is priceless. In a world where people step over homeless sleeping on the streets there is this diamond of a clinic hidden by the Walls of the Seattle union gospel mission. We love this place!!!!!! Zootime with Laney

I am evelyn Molina Filipino ,I arrived her her in USA last mach 20,2012.now I diagnose that I have a cancer,last Sept 06,2013.but my problem before I have no financial.and I pray to God that he give me a people who is willing me to help .who pay for my bill in every expenses.thanks God he answer my prayer. Until now my social worker she be the one who pay my billEvelynmolina@gmail.com Evelyn_40

Haven't chosen to go to one dentist in years! I was so comfortable here I am finally cavity and pain free! Staff here is amazing, and all of the volunteers are wonderful! God Bless everyone who is there!Tyra Kusack

With my experience, all teachers provides valvable lectures and are dedicated. But, their college management is really bad, they asked me to pay the tuition balance two times after graduating the college a year ago. I got the balance emails at the summer quarter (91.80$, I paid) at Sep. 2020 and (100$)at April. 2021. At the first time, I did not asked why it is happen because I thought it is common mistake. Techanically, I couldn't understand it. It has been a year ago, and I had finished all my class and got the Cert. That is not the only one. Additionally, they had also changed the summer quarter period from 8wks to 10wks in the middle of the quarter without any notices in 2019, which was horrible experience. I doubt that it is last Goodbye SCCHunkook Kim

I am a student here and while I like my professors the administration aspect is a nightmare. They do not answer phone calls. All phone reroutes send you to a full inbox. They do not answer emails. It's impossible to talk to a human being. They did not process financial aid requests. According to them it's because they're "transitioning to a new system" but every other college in Washington also had to transition to that system and no other institution has this problem. They're still (supposedly) actively working on summer financial aid requests and it's Fall midterms time. Does the government even have money for us anymore?This is My Real Name

I never post reviews but Jesus. The worst. Enrolled a month and a half ago, have sent enrollment services emails multiple weeks to check with no response. They finally responded by the 8th email and said I have to verify my identity to enroll. I verified my identity the minute they sent me the link and then I immediately responded. It has now been another 2 weeks without a response. They don’t answer emails or phone calls at all and the rare times that they do they are rude and lazy. Apply somewhere else and save yourself a headache.Desired Name

Awesome CE venue that's set up like a conference room so all participants feel like they have full access to the speaker which facilitates good discussions and makes it easy to ask questions during presentations.Tofunmi O

It started when I went to the Seattle Central College Disability Support Services on Monday 6-11-18 at 9:00 AM to get my accommodations because I am a student with a disability that needs accommodations to be able to succeed in my classes like every other student. I met with Al Souma the disability Counselor/Faculty and Cebrina Chavez Program Coordinator in their office. I asked nicely for Al Souma to check his email that would explain why I was meeting with him on Monday 6-11-18 and the accommodations that I wanted so I could succeed so Al Souma "asked me to explain the email" so I did and said I would please like an accommodation letter with the accommodations that I requested and all of sudden Al Souma got close up to my face like our noses literately could of been touching each other that's how close he got and Al Souma said "I am not going to accommodate you what you gonna do about it" I almost fell out of my chair and I could tell he looked like he might be reaching for a weapon so I told him I am going to security and all of a sudden I had major breathing problems and so I left the Disability Support Services office trying to get help looking for security but no security guard was at their post. I had to walk up to the 4th floor to the administration office to get help all the way from the 1st floor and when I got to the administration office where the presidents of the colleges are and "I asked for help please call security and explained Al Souma might be armed and call 911 I cant breath please help me" the secretary tried to reach security and told me "no I am not calling 911" I could feel I was about to die I was fainting and I kept saying "help call 911 I can't breath" and that went on for 2 to 3 minutes that the secretary kept saying "I'm not calling 911" then Angelique Odom Executive Assistant to President Sheila Edwards Lange Seattle Central College walks out of the corner and says "Well I guess you should just call 911" as if she did not care and I am still saying "help me" and no one is helping me I am still about to run out of breath and pass out everyone was just staring. When the secretary called 911 she did not really want to answer their questions once so ever and they never followed protocol by having the 911 people hear my breathing issue. She was trying every power she could not to answer their questions. She hung up the phone I am still asking for "help I can't breath" it took a while for security to come mean while everyone in the administration office just staring at me like it is all funny and no one even asked me hey do you need an inhaler, paper bag or water they just stood their as I was slowing dying away. When security came he tried to ask me what was going on and wanted to call my parents and we where able to get my dad on the phone at first and he said he would be there soon. The Fire Department came and said your breathing levels are really high and the other scary thing was the fire department was trying to make up every excuse of why I was breathing so heavily and did not want to hear my side of the story "I tried to explain to them about my disability, also that I am highly allergic to almonds and that I feel scared for my life and that there is a dangerous man on campus possibly armed with a weapon." Plus neither did they asked me if I needed an inhaler, paper bag or water. They did not even really want to do their jobs I tried my best to asked for a report they said "you can't get one" now in my mind as I am still having breathing issues I am thinking to myself I never heard of that before not being able to get a summary of the report. I felt like it was over for me if my dad did not get there because no one was trying to help. The fire Department never did their jobs correctly neither did the school where I almost died which is wrong.Shabazz Sallier

Seattle Colleges serves all of metropolitan Seattle and its surrounding communities and comprises the largest community college district in the state, educating more than 45,000 students each year. The first classes were held in the Edison Vocational Technical Institute on Capitol Hill, when Seattle Community College—now Seattle Central College—opened in 1966 as part of the public school system. The State Community College Act of 1967 established college districts apart from the public schools, with a mandate to provide an open door to education for all who seek it. A long-range plan called for three campuses in the city, and planning began immediately for North Seattle College and South Seattle College. Community College Act signing ceremony Community College Act signing ceremony, 1967 By September 1970, all three colleges opened together for the first time as a multicampus district. Seattle Vocational Institute, affiliated with Central, joined the district in 1991 under the state’s Workforce Training and Education Act. The district also includes five specialized training centers located throughout the city: Health Education Center, Seattle Maritime Academy, and Wood Technology Center, affiliated with Central. Georgetown Campus and NewHolly Learning Center, affiliated with South. Students choose from an array of more than 130 academic and career and technical education (CTE) programs, the largest number in the state. The curriculum has led the way as the Puget Sound area moved from a manufacturing and resource-based economy to information-based industries. Like the region, the college population is dynamic. The student body is the most diverse in the Northwest, reflecting nearly 80 different languages spoken in homes throughout the city. By design, each of the colleges reflects its community. While the colleges are an integral part of their neighborhoods and offer certain unique educational programs, all are comprehensive and offer programs in college transfer, career and technical training, adult basic education, and continuing education.bayazid ahamed

Not a great choice for students taking classes from home…. During my time at this school I felt very unsupported. Pros: Affordable Transferrable programs Cons -very little communication from advising, bad attitudes and unhelpful. If advisors are overwhelmed, they need to hire more. -very little communication from financial aid. -confusing student portal, interface and flow for enrolling in classes is a counterintuitive mess. -most instructors communicate very little, don’t thoroughly read your assignments, and are almost always late posting grades/feedback. Feedback and correction is useless on the next assignment, if I don’t get it on time. With the exception of some diamonds in the rough, I felt that the instructors were practically non existent. (Thanks prof. Kirkland 🙂 !) -Instructors in STEM courses need to provide more resources. I had a geography course where I had zero communication, support, or research provided from the instructor. In contrast, the art history class I took had an amazing instructor, provided dozens of videos and lectures, lectures were up to date, and I DID feel supported. Kind of sad when your STEM instructors can’t keep pace with art electives instructors. I’ve taken courses in person and online at multiple community colleges. There are better options out there, move on. For over a month I attempted to reach out to advising, registration, and FA and nobody could simply help me get signed up for classes. I received multiple condescending emails, pointing me in a triangular goose chase between reg, FA, and advising. Now I have missed out on thousands of dollars worth of financial aid for classes, because someone couldn’t email me back and help me. By the time I DID receive a phone call, it was an advisor with a snarky attitude who seemed amused to inform me that all classes were full. Thanks a bunch. -BranDio Doggo

Emerald schools of dental assisting is the best place to learn. Why? It is because the training is very hands on. They will teach you everything you need to learn. Shout out to Dr. Vafa the Professor in the school who helped and taught us to all the things we need to learn especially in dental field. I really appreciate and I enjoyed each class I attended to this school because we do clinical every Saturday which is very fun and interesting. It feels like I am working in the clinic already. Thank you Dr. Vafa for your patience and helping us to share your knowledge especially to me and newbie who's dont have any idea in the dental field. I learned so many things because of you. May God will blessed this school. Thank you. Thank youJames Van Dollente

I believe Emerald School is a path to learning and gaining experience in dental assistance in a short period of time. Our instructors, Dr Shahrasbi and Dr Vafa were dedicated, passionate, and patient in sharing their experiences and expertises. I would like to thank Dr Vafa for making her class special and wonderful! I truly enjoyed every moment of it. Her patience, enthusiasm, and encouragement made me very interested in the dental field. Thank you for providing the fact that learning can indeed be FUN. Waiting for more classes in the dental field.Nargues Hosseini

If your questioning whether to attend this school and/or go into the dental field, my response is you’ve reached the right place. Dr. Vafa and Dr. Shahrasbi are awesome team who truly care about their students. They take the time to work with you one on one and find multiple ways of explaining if your having trouble understanding. Most importantly they help you get in the Dental field and your foot in the door once the course is done. Highly recommend!Patricia R

As a hygienist, there are times when I've been in between jobs, or needing a day or two in my schedule of work. Vannara and Ryan at Dental Connections have been instrumental and a great asset anytime I needed the work, and sent me to offices that were within my preferred distance and requests, even when they were last minute. I've worked in different states, and this is by far, the best temp agency I've ever worked with. They have very clear communications, and are always there when I needed the help. I'm so grateful for the network of hygienists and dental offices, and being the great connector.Linda Nguyen

I own West Edge Dental in Seattle, WA and could not be more pleased with my team, half of which was just about hand picked by Ryan, owner of Dental Connections. He has an impressive and admirable ability to match potential employees with the most suitable offices and truly takes the time and effort necessary to do so. I highly recommend utilizing this company whether you are in search of work or needing new team members.Jessica Emard

The practice I work at is growing and we have a lot of last minute staffing changes. All of the staff they send to our office are competent and delightful to work with! The Dental Connections staff is always quick to reply to my requests and nice to work with!!Paula Testerman

Attending the iADA has been a rewarding opportunity. This school is great for those that want a lasting career. iADA really focuses on the clinical aspect as opposed to the classroom setting, allowing you to be more ready for the work field. You will be able to work with the office's patients, receive one on one time, and work with the Doctor himself. Dr. H is a great instructor and will push you to succeed in this profession. The iADA has taught me the skills and knowledge that has given me the confidence and comfort of being a dental assistant. Being a college student, the flexibility of iADA is great. They work around your schedule, which is one of the benefits of this institute. The expectations are high and you will need to work hard, but it is all worth it. I truly encourage you to consider iADA.claire dang

The iADA school is amazing! In 3 months, you are taught through a hands-on and one-on-one experience. Not only do you learn clinically, but you learn from the doctor himself. Dr. Huynh is a great instructor! He makes sure you gain the necessary knowledge to become a successful dental assistant. My experience here could not have been any better. Trust me when I say that this school definitely does not disappoint!! I would recommend this program to whomever wants to become a successful dental assistant.Lynn Dang

I did many research on several different dental assistants school before I came to I. A. D. A school and I picked the right school. 3 months Hand-on experience inside the clinic. The instructors and staffs in the clinic are very friendly and there to help you whenever you have questions. Lectures online so that you can study anytime you want. I graduated from I. A. D. A school in 2013 and got a job right away after I graduated.Carrie Chen