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Fully licensed by the NC Community College Board and NC Dental Board approved curriculum, ensuring a reputable education. NC Radiation Protection approved.
D.A. Academy of North Carolina
Become a Dental Assistant in Charlotte, NC
Welcome to D.A. Academy of North Carolina, where we provide 12-week Dental Assistant training in the heart of Charlotte. Start your new career with hands-on learning, flexible class schedules, and an academy staffed with professionals that truly cares about your success.
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Train in Charlotte, NC Hands-on Dental Assistant education
Why D.A. Academy
Why Choose D.A. Academy of NC?
Experienced Instructors
Learn from dental professionals with years of experience who are passionate about teaching.
Hands-On Training
Practice real-world dental assisting skills in modern clinical settings, not just classrooms and lectures.
Bilingual Training
Se habla español — our 12 week Dental Assistant Program is available fully in Spanish, too!
Convenient Schedules
Day, Evening, and Weekend class options let you train without quitting your current job.
Affordable Tuition
We offer in house payment plans and if available share funding options (including WIOA grants) to graduate debt-free.
Job Placement Support
Our career service team helps with resume building, interview prep, and connects you with local dental offices hiring assistants.
Our Graduates
940+ Graduates have became assistants ↗ Start Your Career
Done with High School? Let’s Talk Career Moves.
Finished high school and wondering what’s next? At D.A. Academy of NC, you can jumpstart a rewarding healthcare career in as little as 12 weeks!
No college degree required.
Hands-on dental training, not just classroom lectures.
Affordable tuition with payment plans and potential grant funding.
Fast, flexible, and focused on your success. Our program prepares you to work in dental offices, specialty clinics, and orthodontic practices. We help to guide your transformation from beginner to professional. Many graduates land jobs immediately after completion!
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Career Training 12-Week Program Hands-on Dental Assistant training ↗
Program
Our Program at a Glance
Join a comprehensive 12-week Dental Assisting Program designed to equip you with the clinical and administrative skills dental employers seek. You’ll attend lectures and hands-on lab sessions each week, covering:
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Chairside Assisting Techniques & Instrument Use
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X-Ray / Radiography Procedures & Safety
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Dental Office Administration & Professionalism
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Patient Care, Sterilization & Infection Control
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All Aspects of Dental Assisting
Flexible Enrollment
No Need to Wait — Find a Schedule That Fits Your Life
We offer this program on a continuous basis throughout the year, with multiple schedule options including weekday mornings/evenings, Friday or Saturday sessions. Find a class that meets just once or twice a week. Next classes begin soon – don’t miss your spot!
A New Career Path
Ready for a Career Change? It’s Never Too Late!
Thinking about switching careers? Dental assisting offers stability, growth, and the satisfaction of helping others — without years of schooling.
Train part-time while you work your current job.
Enter a fast-growing field with excellent job prospects.
Flexible schedules available: day, evening, or weekend classes.
Whether you’re leaving retail, hospitality, education, or other fields, your people skills and work ethic will serve you well in dentistry.
Find Out How – Talk to an Advisor! ↗ Career Change
A focused 12-week training path can help you build practical dental assisting skills while preparing for a new career direction.
Start Your Next Chapter Dental Assistant Career Training
Continuing Education Build Skills. Add Credentials. Keep Growing.
Skills & Certifications
Advance Your Skills — Continuing Education
Already a dental assistant? Or have recently relocated to North Carolina? We offer Continuing Education courses to boost your credentials and help you expand your expertise and stay competitive in your field.
Continuing Education Options
✓ Dental Radiography
✓ Coronal Polishing
✓ Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
✓ CPR Certification
✓ Dental Assistant Bootcamp Refresher
✓ Virtual Training Options
Virtual training options are available for CE courses such as Nitrous Oxide, Radiology & more. See our Continuing Education section for details on each course.
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I had a great experience at D.A. Academy of North Carolina. The instructors are knowledgeable, supportive, and make sure everyone understands the material. Emily is a wonderful instructor with a positive attitude and great patience. I learned a lot and would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in becoming a dental assistant.
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Graduated in February 2025 and just finished my coronal polishing certification! The owner, Ruby, is sooo nice and a great teacher. The teacher I had during the 12 week DA course was super sweet and supportive as well. Everyone has been super responsive and friendly. Definitely would recommend if you are wanting to become a DA!
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The 12-week dental assisting course at D.A. Academy was exactly what I needed. The curriculum is comprehensive, covering everything from matrix bands to amalgam and composite filling steps. I learned so much and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to start their career in dental assisting. Thank you to all the instructors who were there to make that happen for us!
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I had such a great experience at D.A. Academy of NC. My instructor did an excellent job maintaining a positive and supportive learning environment. They were patient, knowledgeable and took the time to make sure we really understood everything. I’m really grateful for the experience here and would recommend this dental academy to anyone interested in becoming a dental assistant!
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The school worked well to make sure I had a schedule that worked well with my full time job they’re really nice and explained everything well and made sure we had enough practice and hands on in class training I highly recommend
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I’m so grateful for the support I received from the teachers throughout the entire program. From the very beginning to the end, they were kind, encouraging, and always willing to help. Whenever I emailed with a question or concern, they responded and made me feel heard and supported. I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a caring and supportive learning environment.
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I loved this learning environment I learned so much! It was very easy and understandable. I recommend DA academy to all future dental assistants. They definitely make sure you know the information you’re taking in. Very patient and understanding!! Love it.
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Change your life and take the course! Great way to kickstart a new career path and get the training you need to start fresh. Greatful in all ways. Looking forward to taking more courses to continue my education in dentistry here!
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