Dental Assistant Training Program

What is HCC’s Dental Assistant Training Program?

This program is open to individuals looking to begin a career in the dental field. We offer in-classroom and hands-on clinic training through our network of clinics.

The program is 9am-3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays (August – April) at the HCC Network Carrollton Clinic Location – 718 Harvest Hills Drive, Carrollton, MO 64633 and classes will start Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

Please email info@hccnetwork.org with any questions. 

When Should I Apply?

We encourage students to apply as early as possible. Applications for the Fall 2025 Cohort are now open! Our Dental Assistant Training Program starts every year in August. 

Who Can Apply and What Does the Program Look Like?

Anyone is eligible to apply if they are over 18 years old. We accept high school graduates as well as non-traditional students who are looking for a career change. The program is two week days per week for nine months and prepares the students for certification as a dental assistant. Didactic training is August through December with clinicals running January through May. At the end of the program, students will test for certification as a dental assistant. Our current pass rate is 100% with our graduates often receiving job offers before they graduate from our program.

Investment

$1500 cost per students, paid over the first six months. This includes textbooks, training and testing fees. We collect the payment in thirds on: June 30, August 30, with full payment due by December 30, 2025. 
Commitment to attend two week days for the length of the program.

For questions regarding student training, please contact Stephanie Taylor, AHEC Director, at stephanie.taylor@hccnetwork.org​ or call 816.617.2353.