Dental Assisting Training Program

The Dental Assisting Training Program at Boston University is a unique, hands-on, in-person program designed to prepare aspiring dental professionals to become Dental Assistants. With both in-person lectures and hands-on training, you’ll learn all aspects of the profession and be prepared to work as a dental assistant after program completion.

Program Overview

 

Program Length: 9 weeks

Program Schedule
Program runs every January & June
June: June 8 – August 7
January: January 11 – March 12
Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admission: Recommended to start 6 months prior to the start date

January Session: November 1 
June Session: April 1 

Tuition

Program fee: $6,000 USD*
Deposit upon acceptance: $300 (applied towards total program fee and non-refundable)
Application fee: $100 (required with application, applied towards total program fee and non-refundable)

Application Process:
Fill out the online application

 

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Sophia Cefalu 
DATP June 2025 Participant

“Whether you have future plans to become a dentist or if becoming a dental assistant is your end goal, the program sets you up to have familiarity and experience in an expertise you want to specialize in. The DATP program prepared me for where I am currently in my career as it further fueled my enthusiasm for working in pediatrics.”  

Calvin Keating 
DATP June 2025 Participant

“The DATP program prepared me with all the certifications as well as the skills necessary to start working as a registered, on-the-job-trained dental assistant at my current job. I would recommend the DATP program because it prepares you to be able to assist at an accelerated pace [and] introduces [you] to the wonderful community at GSDM.”  

Dana Guirguis 
DATP June 2023 Participant

“Through hands-on learning and direct exposure to patient care, I was able to gain invaluable experience. I especially appreciated the relationships I have built with my instructors and peers during the course of the program. This program truly made me fall in love with dentistry and deepened my desire to continue pursuing a career in the dental field.”  

Admission Requirements

High school Diploma or its equivalent.

This program is available to individuals located, or those who intend to work as Dental Assistants, in Massachusetts.  

The Dental Assisting Training Program Includes:

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

     

    More questions about our training program in Dental Assisting? Feel free to email our Continuing Education department at gsdmce@bu.edu. 

    • *50% of total tuition ($3,000) is to be received at least 3 months prior to the first day of class. Remaining balance is to be received 1 month prior to first day of class.
    • Payment can be made by credit or debit card via phone, through payment portal upon acceptance, or by mailing a bank check to Continuing Education made payable to: GSDMCE
    • Please note, no financial aid is offered for this program

     

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