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EXPERT INSTRUCTOR.
14 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE GUARANTEE
LOCATED INSIDE THE DENTAL OFFICE-HANDS ON LEARNING WITH REAL PATIENTS GUARANTEE
WE ARE DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHER DENTAL ASSISTING SCHOOL BECAUSE WE WILL HELP YOU BECOME a DENTAL ASSISTANT or a DENTAL HYGIENIST or a DENTIST or a DENTAL PRACTICE OWNER. We Change Lives Here, One Student at a Time! Ask Us How We Do This…
Shark Dental Academy - Best Dental Assisting Trade school near you in Philadelphia, Abington 115 Google reviewsPosted on Google Winta BeyeneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The program was a great investment in our future. I appreciate the condensed structure, passion of teacher Nick and efficiency of x ray teacher Dr Ayesha.Posted on Google Sarvinoz Azimova (Sarvinoz)Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I studied here and really enjoyed it; I recommend it to everyone—come and learn!Posted on Google Awilda EspinalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great school and affordable price, especially because they help students by doing hands on workPosted on Google greg larbiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shark dental Academy is the best out there. Nick is an amazing teacher and actually cares for his students. Cost of school was affordable compared to the others I researched before coming here. I highly recommend and if you choose to go anywhere else ….YOU ARE WRONG!!!!. Experience 100/100.Posted on Google Tianna WhiteTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. good school, trust the process.Posted on Google aisha littleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shark dental is a great school for an affordable price, they really push you to be your best.
SCHEDULE: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
9:30AM-12:30PM
START : JUNE 15, 2026
GRADUATE IN: 8 WEEKS
START DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SCHEDULE: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
4:30PM-7:30PM
START : APRIL 13, 2026
GRADUATE IN: 8 WEEKS
START DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WE RECOMMEND A SCHOOL TOUR PRIOR TO JOINING OUR PROGRAM
ASK QUESTIONS, SEE WHAT DENTAL ASSISTANTS DO AND MEET YOUR TEACHER!
WE OFFER IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TOURS
SCHEDULE: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
4:30PM-7:30PM
START : JUNE 15, 2026
GRADUATE IN: 8 WEEKS
START DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SCHEDULE: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
4:30PM-7:30PM
START : AUGUST 10, 2026
GRADUATE IN: 8 WEEKS
START DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SCHEDULE: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 9:30AM-12:30PM
START : AUGUST 10, 2026
GRADUATE IN: 8 WEEKS
START DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Shark Dental Academy offers one of the quickest paths to becoming a dental assistant. This is where you will learn the appropriate technical skills required for the job. Other dental assisting programs can take between one and two years to complete, depending on if the desired outcome is a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree. With our unique curriculum focused on the practical skills of the dental assisting, you will earn a diploma of dental assisting in only 8 weeks!
After your education, Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) licensure is required in 39 states. It’s a multiple choice exam which tests your knowledge of radiation and sterilization safety in a dental office. After you pass that exam, along with the diploma from our school, you will be ready to work in the field!
Dental Assisting is forecast to be one of the fastest growing healthcare occupations in the coming years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028, meaning the job outlook is much faster than the average for all occupations. The national median annual salary was $38,660 in May 2018.2 For regional data check the BLS website. Earnings vary by experience, responsibility, performance, tenure, and geographic area.
We offer multiple locations and times, including Saturdays. Students will complete reading assignments and online quizzes during the week. This allows flexibility for our students to continue working while being prepared for their next career.
Our learning model allows us to keep the cost of education extremely low. We offer several payment plans that do not require a credit check.
We hire the most qualified and experienced instructors in town. All of our instructors are either distinguished dental assistants or dental professionals.
We’re committed to helping our students both during and after graduation. Once you graduate, our dedicated career services team will help you in your job search.