Dental Assisting

Career Certificate Program (Program Code: 5155)

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Start your dental career fast with hands-on training in South Florida's newest dental education facility.

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Program Overview

Ready to start your dental career fast? Pursue a Dental Assisting certificate at Palm Beach State College’s brand-new facility in Loxahatchee Groves, where you’ll train in modern labs that look and feel just like real dental offices. In less than a year in this College Certificate Program, you can build the hands-on skills and confidence to step right into a rewarding job helping patients look and feel their best. With expert instructors and plenty of practice time using the latest technology, you’ll be career-ready and smiling about your future.

Program Details

Admission requirements: High school diploma or GED
Location: Loxahatchee Groves campus
Clock Hours: 1,230
Program Length: 11 Months (full-time)
Start Term: Fall
Cost (including books, uniform, tuition, etc.):
- In-State: approximately $5,079
- Out-of-State: approximately $15,079
Financial aid and scholarships: Available to qualified students. Learn about financial aid options.

This program is part of the Health Sciences Pathway. Learn more.

Career Outlook

Dental assistants are in high demand, with opportunities growing across South Florida and beyond. Graduates of this program are prepared to work in private dental offices, specialty practices, public health clinics and other health care settings. Employers value the hands-on experience and professional skills gained through PBSC’s training, and many students begin working soon after completing the certificate. With strong job stability, flexible schedules and the chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives, dental assisting offers a bright and rewarding career path.

Stackable Credentials

With a certificate in Dental Assisting, you can:

Transfer up to 19 college credits to PBSC's Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Prepare to pass a national examination to become a certified dental assistant.

Why Choose PBSC?

Student Leadership: Get involved in the Student American Dental Assisting Student Association.
Affordable Tuition: PBSC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in Florida, making a dental assisting education accessible to all.
Career-Ready Mindset: Learn from expert faculty and graduate with the skills employers need in dental health care.
Supportive Community: Access internships, industry networking and daily interaction with faculty dedicated to your success.

How to Apply

Select Program Code 2151 for the CCP in Dental Assisting when you fill out PBSC's general application on the Admissions webpage.
Talk to an advisor to find out whether you need to take a TABE exam. Some students may be exempt.
Submit a limited-access program application for the Dental Assisting program before the deadline listed on the application page.

Take the Next Steps

Palm Beach State College's certificate in Dental Assisting is your affordable, flexible and direct route to a rewarding career in a field that's shaping the future. Gain the technical, ethical and problem-solving skills employers want. Start your journey today!