YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Baton Rouge

Start a rewarding healthcare career in as little as 12 weeks — no prior experience needed. Here's your step-by-step guide.

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Weeks to Graduate: 12
Total Tuition: $2,950
Next Start Date: April 11, 2026
Down Payment as Low As: $450

Become a Dental Assistant in 5 Steps

Dental assistants are in high demand across and the surrounding area. Here's how you can start your new career:

Apply to Baton Rouge Dental Assistant Academy

Fill out our simple application — it takes about a minute. No prerequisites, no entrance exams. Our admissions team will guide you through the rest.

Complete Your Training

In just 12 weeks, you'll learn everything from dental terminology and clinical procedures to hands-on skills in a real dental office. Topics include infection control, chairside assisting, and digital charting.

Gain Real-World Experience

Work in a real dental office through our externship program, gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Get Certified

Earn your dental assistant certification as part of the program, making you a more competitive candidate for employers.

Start Your Career

Our career services team helps connect you with local dental offices that are hiring. We assist with resume preparation, interview coaching, and job placement.

Why Is a Great Place to Start

Dental assistants are in demand across and . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.

12 Weeks

From enrollment to graduation

$0 Student Debt

Graduate debt-free with our payment plans

Career Support

Job placement help after graduation

No Experience Needed

You don't need any prior healthcare experience or college coursework to enroll. Our program is designed for people from all backgrounds who are ready for a career change. All you need is a desire to learn and a commitment to your future.

What Are Our Students Saying?

Google 5 (52)

Half way through the program, I feel great! I feel like I’ve learned a lot so far and I’m excited to see how the rest of the program goes!

Lillie Koehn

When I say the BEST 1st day learning experience EVER! I know for a fact I'll succeed in this career, & shout out to Mrs. Gina & Mrs. Chandra for just being the best instructors & teaching so unders... Read more

La'Sharie Mayfield

This program is great! There are excellent instructors that are willing to assist and make sure that you are understanding everything that you need to know. I have made the best decision enrolling ... Read more

cayla skinner

The start of a new adventure. The course is impressive and the instructors explain every detail very well and get right on hands on activities. I’m looking forward for the rest of it.

Tanya Toon

Amazing first day, I went into the school really nervous and worried about what was coming ahead but this place warmly welcomed me and introduced me into the first steps of a career in dental. I ca... Read more

Mohamed Algamal

First day of class was great! Instructor’s were very nice & I’m even more excited to get started now!

Anthony Hawkins

Great experience!! Instructors are amazing at explaining everything very clearly. I had an all around great first day here!!

jessi white

Baton rouge dental assistant academy is such a great school you get hands on and much more all the instructors are amazing and friendly I highly recommend this program

Tiffany McCray

Your New Career Starts Here

Join thousands of graduates who have launched dental assistant careers with Baton Rouge Dental Assistant Academy.

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