Train in a fully equipped dental practice
Practice clinical skills in West Palm Beach with instructors who currently work in the dental field.
Dental Assisting · West Palm Beach
Upcoming October starts
Dental Assistant Trainingin 8 weeks.
Zero prior dental experience needed.
No previous dental degree or dental training needed to begin. Build your skills with instructor guidance.
Train in a fully equipped dental practice with instructors who currently work in the dental field.
One campus day per week in West Palm Beach. Online video modules on your own schedule, plus 55 externship hours.
Book your Career Fit Call5.0 Google rating · 363 reviewsDentrilogy Academy · Verified Sep 9, 2026
Use a 30-minute call to review the role, training schedule and externship arrangements.See if this program is right for you.
Explore your goals, schedule and program requirements on a 30-minute Career Fit Call.
Book your Career Fit CallLicensure and approvals
Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. License No. 7618.
Approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry to provide expanded duties and radiology courses. The Board operates within the Florida Department of Health.
More than time in a classroom
What your training includes.
Instructor-guided practice, online learning and dental-office experience.
Online video modules
Prepare for hands-on practice with procedure-focused lessons.
Clinical equipment practice
Build familiarity with dental radiography equipment and clinical skills through guided practice.
Learning resources & assessments
Use lessons, practice activities and knowledge checks to develop your understanding.
School-issued EFDA diploma
Earn Dentrilogy Academy, LLC’s Expanded Functions Dental Assistant diploma upon meeting program completion requirements.
A path designed for beginners
Start without previous dental training and learn with instructor guidance.
55 externship hours — near home
Complete your externship at a dental office near home, subject to local arrangements and office availability. Gain real office experience, meet potential employers and demonstrate your skills. These connections may lead to job offers; employment and placement are not guaranteed.
The diploma is issued by the school upon completion, not automatically at the end of eight weeks. Review completion requirements, other credentials and any separate expenses with admissions before enrolling.
Upcoming October starts
Review the upcoming class schedule and enrollment steps on your Career Fit Call. Saturday classes are available in English or Spanish.
How the eight-week program works
Online study
Complete online video modules on your own schedule, alongside your campus day and externship hours.
Weekly hands-on training
Attend campus in West Palm Beach one day per week for hands-on practice. Saturday classes are available.
55 externship hours near home
Externship hours can be completed near home. Review local arrangements and office availability with admissions.
Build clinical skills through practice.
For people who want a hands-on role supporting care in a dental practice.
Learn chairside skills, dental radiography and expanded functions with instructor guidance.
Chairside skills
Practice the chairside skills used to support care in a dental practice, with instructor guidance.
Dental radiography
Learn dental radiography through clinical training and guided practice with equipment.
Expanded functions
Develop expanded-function skills with instructors as you build your clinical practice experience.
Combine instructor-guided practice with 55 externship hours in a dental office. Externship experience can help you meet dental professionals and build connections as you prepare for your next step. Local arrangements and office availability apply; employment is not guaranteed.
Training in West Palm Beach. Students from across the region.
Students from Broward, St. Lucie and nearby counties are welcome. Traveling from elsewhere in Florida? Plan for weekly hands-on attendance in West Palm Beach, plus online study and externship hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in West Palm Beach?
No. Students from Broward, St. Lucie and nearby counties are welcome. You attend hands-on training in West Palm Beach once a week, with online study and 55 externship hours in addition to that attendance.
Can I attend on Saturdays?
Yes. Saturday classes are available. The program combines weekly hands-on training in West Palm Beach with online study and 55 externship hours.
Is once a week my whole commitment?
No. Attend campus one day per week in West Palm Beach. Complete online video modules on your own schedule and 55 externship hours in addition to campus attendance.
Can I complete my externship near home?
Yes. You can complete the 55 externship hours near home, subject to local arrangements and dental office availability. The externship is separate from weekly hands-on training in West Palm Beach.
Do I need previous dental experience?
No previous dental experience is needed. The program teaches chairside skills, dental radiography and expanded functions with instructor guidance.
What will I learn?
You will learn chairside skills, dental radiography and expanded functions through online study and instructor-guided hands-on practice. The program also includes 55 externship hours.
What happens on a Career Fit Call?
The 30-minute Career Fit Call is a conversation about your goals, program fit, weekly West Palm Beach attendance, online study, externship arrangements and enrollment steps.
Does Dental Assisting training guarantee a job?
No. Training does not guarantee a job. Hands-on learning and externship experience can provide opportunities to meet dental professionals and build professional connections, but they do not guarantee employment.
What does the program cost?
Tuition and payment questions can be reviewed with admissions before you decide. Review the total program cost, any mandatory fees, what is included and the payment terms before enrolling.
See how dental assistant training fits your next step.
Review the schedule, weekly commitment and externship arrangements with admissions.
- Discuss the hands-on clinical role and your goals.
- Review weekly attendance, online study and externship arrangements.
- Review enrollment requirements, tuition and payment questions before deciding.