Dental Assisting Training Program

The Dental Assisting Training Program at Boston University is a unique, hands-on, in-person program is 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:

     

    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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