Dental Assistant Training for Fort Lauderdale: One Hands-On Day a Week
From Fort Lauderdale, our West Palm Beach campus is about 46 miles north on I-95. The trade-off for the drive: you come in only 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 Fort Lauderdale
Mostly I-95 north. Drive times vary with traffic. Check live traffic before you go.
Open directions in Google Maps ↗Your week from Fort Lauderdale
One trip to campus a week. The rest fits around your life.
- I-95 north the whole way to the West Palm Beach exits, then west to Village Blvd. The Turnpike is an alternative from western Broward.
- Weekday I-95 traffic is the main variable, so check live traffic before you leave, or ask about the Saturday class.
- Tri-Rail and Brightline both have stations in Fort Lauderdale and in downtown West Palm Beach (roughly 3–4 miles from campus). Check schedules against your class start 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 Fort Lauderdale residents
Why the drive can work
A one-day-a-week schedule means about 8 trips in total. For many people, that's easier to fit around work and family than a program that meets several days a week, even one that's closer.
Externship in Broward
Your 55 externship hours are completed at a dental office near home, subject to local arrangements and office availability, so the long drive is only for your weekly hands-on day.
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 Broward County
Dental assistants are on Broward 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 Fort Lauderdale students
How far is Dentrilogy from Fort Lauderdale?
About 46 miles, mostly on I-95. Rush hour can add a lot of time, so check live traffic in Google Maps before class.
Is there a closer school in Broward?
Other programs exist in Broward. Compare length, how many days a week you're on campus, hands-on hours, total cost and license status before you decide.
Is funding available for Fort Lauderdale and Broward 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.
Can I take the train?
Tri-Rail and Brightline both have stations in Fort Lauderdale and downtown West Palm Beach. Check current schedules against your class start time.
Is there a Spanish class?
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.