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
Consider joining our next training class.
Our next program begins on April 13th, 2026.
With this unique opportunity, the following benefits are included:
- 9-month training program
- 3 months of online course
- 3 days of clinical Shadowing
- 6 months clinical training externship
- 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
Sign up for our webinar on October 13, 2025, here to get more information on the program and ask any questions you may have.
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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.