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 Informational Webinar: January 13 & 30, 2026
Please register to attend our webinar on January 13 or January 30, 2026, to learn more about the Dental Assistant Training Program including details about fees, payment options, curriculum, requirements, regional choices, and more. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions or talk about your worries.
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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.
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Roles of a Dental Assistant.
Learn about the courses and clinical experiences you can have as part of this exciting program.
Learn about our Regional Training Center Dental Assistant programs in Titusville, Bradford, and Johnstown, Pa.