Frequently Asked Questions

Ours is the ONLY dental assistant program in Arizona that includes live patient clinics in our school curriculum. Also, our instructors are required to be presently working full time in dentistry and our school owner and director, Dr. Eldon Hastings has 40 years of dental experience. 

• True live patient clinics during class schedule
• Lifetime job placement assistance
• Internship placement assistance

At completion of the course, you will receive a dental assisting certificate. AIDA also prepares you extensively for your national X Ray certification through actual hands on learning and teaching you in class.

All students in our dental assisting program assist licensed dentists in performing live procedures on actual live patients—not on plastic dummies! By the time you graduate you will have real-life chairside experience assisting multiple dentists and patients.

At the American Institute of Dental Assisting, we believe that every student deserves access to affordable, hands-on training for a successful career. That’s why we proudly offer a range of financing options designed to fit any budget and empower our students with flexible pathways to achieve their dreams.

Our financing options for those at qualify include:

• AIDA Exclusive Scholarships – We offer scholarships exclusive to AIDA that cover the full cost of the program for eligible students.
• No Interest, No Payments While in School – Some plans allow you to focus on learning, with no payments or interest accruing until after you graduate.
• Grants and Financial Aid – We connect students with grant opportunities that can fully cover program costs and don’t need to be repaid.
• Flexible Financing Plans – We offer budget-friendly plans designed to meet your unique needs and help make your education affordable.

One of our core principles is making high-quality dental assisting education accessible to everyone. Call us today to start your journey with AIDA! Our friendly and dedicated admissions team are ready to help you find the best financing option so you can focus on building a rewarding career in dental assisting. We’re here to support you every step of the way!

You can get more information on our program page or by contacting us, but here is some of what we cover:

• Live dental clinicals assisting licensed dentists. (Plastic dental dummies is NOT the way to learn!)
• Infection control protocols.
• Dentrix Dental software.
• Extensive preparation for DANB x-ray certification and coronal polishing certification exams.
• Dental anatomy & physiology. 
• Working chairside with AZ licensed dentists.
• Training with latest technology-Intraoral digital scanner and handheld x-ray units.
• Much more! 

Yes! We are licensed by the Arizona Board of Private Post Secondary Education and recognized by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). We are the highest awarded dental assisting school in Arizona from the Arizona Private Schools Association. 

We offer a number of classes schedules to fit your schedule and lifestyle including morning, daytime, evening and Saturday classes. Contact us today for current class availability. 

We have classes starting every month, we keep our classes small so students can have a great learning experience.

We’d love to help you learn more about our program! You can get more information on our program page or by contacting us through this form or calling us at 480-209-1392.