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
January: January 13 – March 14, 2025
June: June – August 2025
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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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:
Certification opportunities
Rotations
Clinical Observation and Hands-on Training
Coursework and Prep Exams
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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