Dental Assistant Training for Boca Raton Residents: Only One Day a Week on Campus
From Boca Raton, Dentrilogy Academy's West Palm Beach campus is about 28 miles north on I-95. You come in one day a week for 8 weeks (about 8 trips), study online the rest of the time, and complete 55 externship hours near home, subject to local arrangements and office availability.
Getting to campus from Boca Raton
Mostly I-95 north. Drive times vary with traffic. Check live traffic before you go.
Open directions in Google Maps ↗Your week from Boca Raton
One trip to campus a week. The rest fits around your life.
- Most of the drive is I-95 north to the West Palm Beach exits, then a few minutes west to Village Blvd.
- Weekday rush hour on I-95 can add time, so check live traffic before you leave.
- One day a week means about 8 round trips for the whole program, not a daily commute.
- Brightline has stations in Boca Raton and in downtown West Palm Beach (roughly 3–4 miles from campus). Check its schedule against your class time before you plan on it.
Online
Video modules on your own schedule
1 campus day
Hands-on practice in West Palm Beach
Externship
55 hours at a dental office near home
Subject to local arrangements and office availability.
Good to know
For Boca Raton residents
Why one campus day a week works from Boca
If you work full time or care for family, one campus day a week matters. You can keep your weekday job and train on Saturday, or take one weekday off for the Monday class.
Externship near home, not near campus
The 55 externship hours are completed at a dental office near home, subject to local arrangements and office availability. For Boca residents, that means you aren't driving to West Palm Beach for the externship too.
Funding & options
Everybody qualifies for something.
On a short call we'll go over the program, your schedule, and the funding and payment options that may fit you. Nothing is decided until you talk with admissions.
Funding options
See what you qualify for. Funding may be an option for you. Ask admissions.
Payment options
Ask about payment options on your call.
A schedule that fits
One campus day a week, Monday or Saturday, so many students keep working while they train.
The program
Dental Assisting (EFDA) at a glance
Train in a working dental practice
Hands-on days in a fully equipped dental practice in West Palm Beach, with instructors who currently work in the dental field.
Chairside, radiography & expanded functions
Practice chairside skills, dental radiography and expanded functions with instructor guidance and online video modules.
School-issued EFDA diploma
Earn Dentrilogy Academy's Expanded Functions Dental Assistant diploma upon meeting program completion requirements.
Prefer zero commute? Dental Front Office Administration is an 8-week online program with one live class a week. See the online front office program →
Next start: Monday, December 7, 2026. Seats and schedule are confirmed with admissions. Want both clinical and front office skills? Ask about the combo option.
Local career context
Dental assistants in Palm Beach County
Dental assistants are on Palm Beach County's 2026–27 regional demand-occupations list published by FloridaCommerce. Nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects dental assistant employment to grow 7% from 2025 to 2035.
Regional statistics only. They are not a promise of employment; entry-level hiring and pay vary. Employment and placement are not guaranteed.
Reviews
What students say
Read reviews from students at our West Palm Beach campus on Google.
Who teaches you
Instructors who work in dentistry
Dr. Savastano
Supervising Dentist
Mrs. Jackie
School Director
Mrs. Jessica
Dental Assisting Instructor
Our campus
580 Village Blvd, Suite 120, West Palm Beach. Hands-on days happen in a working dental practice.
FAQ
Questions from Boca Raton students
How far is Dentrilogy from Boca Raton?
About 28 miles, mostly on I-95. Drive time depends on traffic, so check live traffic in Google Maps the night before class.
Is there a dental assistant school closer to Boca?
Other programs exist. Compare schedule, total hours on campus, hands-on practice, cost and license status. Because you come to Dentrilogy only one day a week, the whole program is about 8 round trips to campus.
Can I do my externship in Boca Raton?
The externship is completed at a dental office near home, subject to local arrangements and office availability. Admissions reviews this with you before you enroll.
Is funding available for Boca Raton students?
Funding may be an option, depending on your situation. On a short call, admissions reviews what you qualify for, including payment options, and helps with any paperwork.
Is the Saturday class available in Spanish?
Yes. Saturday classes are available in English or Spanish.
Next step
See what you qualify for
Pick a time for a short call. We'll go over the program, your schedule, and the funding and payment options that may fit you. No pressure, and nobody enrolls online.