Dental Assistant Training for Jupiter & Palm Beach Gardens: One Day a Week
From Jupiter, Dentrilogy Academy's West Palm Beach campus is about 16 miles south; from Palm Beach Gardens it's about 10 miles. The program runs 8 weeks with one hands-on campus day a week, online video modules, and 55 externship hours near home, subject to local arrangements and office availability.
Getting to campus from Jupiter
Mostly I-95 south. Drive times vary with traffic. Check live traffic before you go.
Open directions in Google Maps ↗Your week from Jupiter
One trip to campus a week. The rest fits around your life.
- From Jupiter, take I-95 south (or Military Trail / SR 811 from the Gardens) to the West Palm Beach exits, then west to Village Blvd.
- About 8 round trips for the whole program.
- Tequesta and Juno Beach residents can follow the same I-95 route south.
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 Jupiter residents
A short drive down I-95
The campus is south of Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens, so your class day means a short stretch of I-95 rather than a drive across the whole county.
Externship in north county
The 55 externship hours are completed at a dental office near home, subject to local arrangements and office availability. Admissions reviews how this works for Jupiter and Gardens residents.
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 Jupiter students
How far is Dentrilogy from Jupiter?
About 16 miles from central Jupiter and about 10 from Palm Beach Gardens, mostly on I-95. Check live traffic in Google Maps for your drive time.
Is there a school closer to Jupiter?
Other programs exist. Compare schedule, hands-on hours, total cost and license status. Our format means about 8 campus trips in total.
Can I keep working while I train?
Many students do. You choose Monday or Saturday for your campus day, and the online modules fit around your schedule. Plan time for externship hours too.
Is funding available for Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens 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.
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.