Weekly Schedule

Students studying at DCDS Dental Assisting School

The DCDS Dental Assisting School Program is scheduled four times a year:

  • Winter session begins in January

  • Spring session begins in April

  • Summer session begins in July

  • Fall session begins in October

The full program runs for 12 weeks, with these classroom/lab hours:

  • Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Thursdays 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This schedule allows students to take part in an active Externship Program, where students will be placed with DCDS member dentists to complete their required hands-on assisting hours.

Time flies…we’re having fun! Exciting classroom topics, hand-on labs, and real world experience in dental offices prepare you for your future position as a valued dental team member!