Dental Careers of the North Shore
   
 
     
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Tell me a little about the course
We are a 10 week entry level dental assisting course that is given on Thursdays and Saturdays. After you graduate, you’ll be qualified to get a job in any dental office either as a dental assistant or in a front office position.

What is the tuition of the course?
There are two payment plans for this program:
$2,495 paid in full before the first class.
$900 down payment, then $180 per week for ten weeks, due at the beginning of each class.
Tuition Financing through Care Credit ask our office for details.

What can I expect for a starting salary once I graduate?
According to local area dentist's, when starting out, you can expect to make at least $12 to $14 per hour. If one works for $12 per hour at 40hrs per week one can expect to make $24,960 or at $14 per hour with 40hrs per week one can expect to make $29,120. At $18 per hour working 40hrs per week one can expect to make $37,440. At $24 per hour working 40hrs per week one can expect to make $49,920. Once you gain experience in your position, you can expect to make up to $18-24 per hour.

Will I get certified?
Students will not become certified through this school. The National Association of Dental Assistance in Chicago Illinois is a National Agency that gives certification testing on five areas of Dental Assisting training. It is highly suggested to work for at least two years before taking any other tests for certification.

Do you offer job placement assistance?
We do offer job placement assistance. Many of the dentists in the area know about our school and will often request a list of our graduates when they need a dental assistant.

Is your course licensed?
We are licensed by the Office of Proprietary Schools at The Commonwealth Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education as a business school.

 

 
 
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