YOUR CAREER PATH

How to Become a Dental Assistant in Lafayette

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: $3,350
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 Lafayette Dental Assistant School

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 4.9 (27)

The first day alone was a great experience! My instructors went above and beyond to not only teach me things I need to know, but also sharing their experiences and different tips. I’m eager to lear... Read more

Yvette McDonald

I am very happy that I went through this school! My instructors have done a great job with me in my labs. I landed a job before finishing school! My confidence in the career field that I chose as a... Read more

Marlanie Trahan

Program isnt over yet but i am thoroughly enjoying my time here so far. Good vibes and good instructors. LaMonique and Natasha are lovely ladies who know what theyre doing! Information is sticking ... Read more

Dom Seaux

I am really enjoying the program my instructors Ms.Lamonique and Ms. Natasha are great instructors explaining and demonstrating for our hands on activities.

Kimberly Woodley

A very enjoyable, informative process. The instructors LaMonique and Natasha are wonderful and always willing to help.

kaitlyn darbonne

today was my second day of school so far I'm loving the school and the people. everyone seems to be so nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this school to any looking to get into the dent... Read more

Gabby Zufall

The ladies NATASHA, LONMIQUE (dental manger ) was great help and very strong to our stand my career

john lukas

Had fun today

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Join thousands of graduates who have launched dental assistant careers with Lafayette Dental Assistant School.

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