Become a Dental Assistant in as Little as 10 Months
Gain the clinical certifications and hands-on skills to join a professional dental team.
MedQuest College provides career-focused dental training designed to help you enter the workforce at an accelerated pace. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical externships, you’ll develop the practical skills needed to work side-by-side with dentists in professional healthcare environments.
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Comprehensive Dental Assisting Diploma
Our 10-month program is designed to make you a multi-skilled asset to any dental office. You’ll learn to work side-by-side with dentists, manage patient care, and handle front-office administration.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Specialties
- Clinical Procedures
- Communications and Scheduling
- Insurance Billing and Coding
- Recall Systems and Treatment Plans
WHAT YOU’LL EARN
- Comprehensive Dental Assisting Diploma
- Radiation Safety and Technique Certificate
- Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Certificate
- Registered Dental Assistant Certificate
Why Choose MedQuest College
Accelerated Learning
Don't spend years in school. Start working in your field in under a year.
Hands-on Labs
Train using the same dental radiography and restorative materials found in dental practices.
Clinical Externships
Every student completes an externship, gaining real-life experience with actual patients before graduation.
Career Services
We don't just graduate you; we help you find a job through our dedicated placement assistance.
Choosing the Right Dental Assistant Program Matters
When comparing dental assistant programs, it’s important to look beyond just how quickly you can finish. Short-term certificate programs may offer a fast entry point, but they often focus on foundational skills only. A more comprehensive program can provide deeper training, additional credentials, and more real-world experience, all of which can impact your confidence, responsibilities, and opportunities after graduation. where you land your first job and how far your career can go.
- Program Depth: Short-term programs focus on basic skills, while longer programs allow time to build real clinical confidence through deeper training
- Credentials Earned: Many 12-week programs offer a certificate of completion, while more comprehensive programs include additional credentials like EDDA and exam preparation
- Expanded Duties Training: Short-term programs typically do not include EDDA training, which allows dental assistants to perform additional procedures and take on greater responsibility
- Hands-On Experience: Limited-time programs may offer minimal clinical practice, while longer programs include extensive hands-on training and externships in real dental offices
- Career Readiness: A shorter program may introduce the field, but a more in-depth program prepares students for the expectations of modern dental practices
- Comprehensive Skill Training: Many certificate programs focus only on clinical tasks, while comprehensive programs also teach scheduling, billing, and patient communication
- Accreditation: Some short-term programs operate under state licensing only, while accredited programs must meet ongoing standards for student outcomes and quality
- Financial Aid Availability: Short-term programs often do not qualify for federal financial aid, while accredited programs may offer FAFSA and other funding options
- Job Placement Support: Career services can vary widely, with some programs offering basic guidance and others providing ongoing support and employer connections
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Campuses
LOUISVILLE
10400 Linn Station Rd
Suite 120
Louisville, Kentucky 40223
LEXINGTON
1575 Winchester Rd
Suite 110
Lexington, KY 40505