Dental ASSISTANT PROGRAMS

What to Look for in a Dental Assistant Program

Not all programs are created equal. See how Shreveport Dental Assistant School prepares you for a real career — faster, more affordable, and with hands-on training from day one.

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Weeks to Graduate
12
Total Tuition
$3,650
Next Start Date
May 30, 2026
Down Payment as Low As
$450

Why Program Choice Matters

Choosing the right dental assistant program is one of the most important career decisions you'll make. The right program sets you up with real skills, real experience, and a clear path to employment — without years of debt holding you back.

Feature Shreveport Dental Assistant School Community College Other Programs
Time to Complete 12 weeks 1-2 years 6-12 months
Cost $3,650 $10,000-$20,000+ $8,000-$15,000
Hands-on Training From day one Limited lab time Varies
Student Loan Debt $0 — Graduate debt-free Common Varies
Certification Prep Dental assistant certification included Sometimes included Varies
Career Support Job placement assistance Career center access Varies

What Sets Shreveport Dental Assistant School Apart

Real-World Training

Our classes take place in real dental offices, taught by experienced professionals. You'll get hands-on experience with the tools and techniques you'll use every day on the job.

Graduate Debt-Free

With affordable tuition and flexible payment plans, our students graduate without taking on student loan debt. Your career starts on a strong financial foundation.

Certification Included

Earn your dental assistant certification as part of the program, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

Career Placement Support

Our team helps connect you with hiring partners in your area, assists with resume building, and provides interview preparation support.

What Are Our Students Saying?
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On day two of school we had Ms. V she was very thorough and explained in great detail to make sure we understood the concepts
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Jocelyn Bogan
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It’s a good school i recommend going here if you wanna be a dental assistant
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Kaylynn
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Great experience!
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Positivetori Tori
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Best decision ever! Definitely recommend
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Lawiess Brooks
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I love this school already and I just started, the instructors are super welcoming!
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Rebecca Oliver
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The teachers are very friendly and professional. They make sure you have no questions by the time you leave them. Overall I'm pumped and ready.😁
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Brandy West
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I recommend this school dental assistant because the teachers are professionals and they can help if your a beginner
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Gory Algory
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I learned so much and I'm extremely thankful to have had awesome Instructors, Shemeta and Shetara were the absolute best and I felt very prepared starting this wonderful new Journey in my life.
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Jade Hood (Ambassador For Christ)
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Shreveport Dental Assistant School is an really good school and such an overall great learning experience. it’s only almost week 6 and i’ve already learned so much which makes me so eager and excited to get into the dental field soon ! my instructors Shetara and Shemeta are the best instructors out there in my opinion; most helpful, nicest, and just great overall at their job. it’s definitely worth the money and time going to this school, plus it’s only 12 weeks on saturday’s!! doesn’t get much better than that ! i can’t wait to see what the future has in store for myself and my classmates in our future endeavors ! i definitely recommend going to get your dental assistant certification here if you’re ever wanting to pursue this career path. Read less
Shreveport Dental Assistant School is an really good school and such an overall great learning experience. it’s only almost week 6 and i’ve already learned so much which makes me so eager and excit... Read more
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Samantha Lytle-Smith
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The class is a 12 week program, and will cover everything you need to get into dental assisting. My instructors were all super cool and willing to go whatever pace that will help you learn. Everyone really wants to see you succeed. The student success specialist Josh always checks in on you to see how things are going and goes the extra step to help you find externships and possible job opportunities. Hope this review helps! Read less
The class is a 12 week program, and will cover everything you need to get into dental assisting. My instructors were all super cool and willing to go whatever pace that will help you learn. Everyon... Read more
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Nick Mominee
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