The Pitt Dental Medicine Dental Assistant Training Program can serve as a foundation for future career growth.
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Start Your Career as a Dental Assistant
Apply now to be part of our next training class.
Our next program begins on April 13th, 2026.
With this unique opportunity, the following benefits are included:
- Nine-month training program includes 3 months of online courses, 3 days of clinical shadowing, and 6 months of clinical training externship
- Our program is completed entirely within your community
- Job placement assistance upon training completion
- Learning resources and the Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) certification are provided to enrolled participants
Dental Assistant Training Program Timeline
Online courses begin on April 13, 2-26
Step 1: Get more information by joining one of our bi-weekly program webinars
Step 2: March 20, 2026 > First payment is due. Payment plans are available or the program may be paid in full.
Step 3: July 6, 2026 > Clinical hours begin. Trainees will complete 480 hours of hands-on clinical work
Step 4: January 22, 2027 > Program completion. Trainees will complete the clinical hours on and before this date.
Register for our webinar on November 3 or 13, 2025, to learn more about the program—details about fees, payment options, curriculum, requirements, regional choices, and more. You also will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss your concerns.
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Opportunities to Advance
RHS-certified dental assistants can continue to pursue advanced career tracks, such as a Certified Dental Assistant, National Entry-Level Dental Assistant, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, practice management, dental hygiene, or various levels of more advanced dental medicine practice.
Trainees in the program will be prepared to take the required exam administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). This will qualify trainees to apply for DANB’s Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification.
Find out about our admission requirements and application process
Roles of a Dental Assistant.
Learn about the courses and clinical experiences you can have as part of this exciting program.
The Dental Assistant Training Program is a 6-month program with cohorts starting in July, October, January, and April.