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Launch Your Dental Assisting Career in Just 13 Weeks

Why Choose Accelerated Dental Assistant Training With AIDA?

Accelerated dental assistant training with AIDA offers several benefits.

Traditional dental assistant certification programs typically last between nine months and a year, as you spend time completing general education requirements or waiting for a specific class to become available. The longer duration means more time before you’re earning a good living while helping others look and feel their best. 

 

At AIDA, we strip away the unnecessary. With our fast-track dental assistant program, you’re prepared for sooner workforce entry through condensed learning. This approach combines with intensive, hands-on clinical experience, so you gain the practical skills needed to make a difference sooner.

The population of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area is experiencing steady growth. With an influx of residents comes a rising demand for high-quality dental services. A nationwide shortage of qualified personnel further increases job opportunities. Many practices are actively hiring across a range of diverse opportunities. All reinforce the value of obtaining your certification through accelerated dental assistant programs.

Unlike conventional certification options, the dental assistant program from AIDA is designed to fit your schedule. We offer day, evening and weekend classes, so you can learn when it works best for you without sacrificing your other responsibilities. There’s no need to miss out on family time and social activities or quit an existing job to prepare for a different future. Plus, we offer two local campuses to choose from, both with state-of-the-art facilities and supportive learning environments.

A One-Day-Per-Week Dental Assistant Program That Fits Your Life

Are you looking for a career that offers stability, job growth potential and the personal satisfaction of helping others? Imagine receiving a certification of completion in our program in just 13 weeks. At the American Institute of Dental Assisting (AIDA), we understand the desire to build a better future and enjoy meaningful work without putting your life on hold. 

AIDA is a state-licensed, award-winning vocational school in Arizona that prepares students for workforce success. Our accelerated dental assistant training program bridges the gap between your aspirations and a thriving career in just over four months, giving you the in-demand skills and confidence you need to excel in the dynamic dental field.

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A Comprehensive and Fast-Paced Dental Assistant Program

Accelerated does not mean cutting corners. It means strategically designed fast-track dental assistant programs that prepare you for your future in a dental office. Our comprehensive program is based on key quality pillars created with your success as the priority:

  • Expert instructors: Our Arizona-licensed instructors have over 100 years of combined experience in dentistry and dental assisting. They know what the work demands and use their firsthand knowledge to ensure you build the diverse skill set that you need to thrive.
  • Real-world immersion: We offer in-depth, hands-on training and live patient clinicals, promoting rapid skill mastery and faster job readiness. This also includes training with the latest digital scanning technology and handheld X-ray units.
  • Focused curriculum: We’ve designed our program to optimize every minute of instruction for practical learning that you can apply from day one.
  • Certification-ready emphasis: Our 13-week accelerated program fully prepares you for the necessary qualifications, including extensive preparation for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) X-ray Certification and Coronal Polishing Certification exams.

Accelerate Your Career With Lifetime Job Support

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment as a dental assistant is projected to grow 6% between 2024 and 2034, creating about 52,900 jobs annually. AIDA is a direct pipeline to these opportunities throughout the greater Phoenix area and beyond. We stand behind our students with lifetime job placement assistance to help you secure the position you’ve been dreaming of. Our student success services address each step of the journey, from support with writing resumes to interview coaching, clinical reviews and direct candidate placements.

Become a Dental Assistant With AIDA 

There’s no need to wait years for a fulfilling career. With our quick dental assistant program, new work opportunities could be just weeks away. Our flexible scheduling, with as little as one day a week in the office, fits into busy lives while empowering the change you want. 


With campuses in Phoenix and Mesa, AIDA makes it easy to choose a location that fits your goals and schedule. Explore our Phoenix campus or Mesa campus to learn more. Get started today by applying online or schedule a tour at a local campus to see our facilities firsthand.

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