Cost of the Program

Everything you will need to become a dental assistant!

We understand that the price of education can be a major factor in your decision-making process.

To further help out, we also offer flexible financing options. This means you can explore a new career at an affordable rate.

Students are required to pay the $50.00 Registration Fee to enroll in the Dental Assisting program. To pay the remaining balance, students can choose from one of the below payment options. These payment and financing options are available to all students of San Diego County Dental Society Academy of Learning.

In addition to the dental assisting coursework included in the Academy of Learning program, we offer state certification courses. A discounted bundled rate of $1,000 is available for students who enroll in all six courses.

  • Basic Life Support (CPR) – $58 (this is a required prerequisite)
  • California Dental Practice Act – $65
  • Radiation Safety (x-ray) – $375
  • 8-Hour Infection Control – $250
  • Coronal Polishing – $325
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants – $400
Payment plan options
Pay In Full
Full payment includes all supplies

$50 registration fee due after contract is signed (non-refundable)

$350 deposit due before Orientation

$2,100 remaining balance due before the 3rd class

Includes dental supplies, textbook, scrubs and shirt

Monthly Payment Plan
Three monthly payments of $400. Due September 1st, October 1st, and November 1st.

$50 registration fee due after contract is signed (non-refundable)

$350 deposit due before Orientation

$900 deposit due before the 3rd class

Includes dental supplies, textbook, scrubs and shirt

Certification Pricing
In addition to the dental assisting coursework included in the Academy of Learning program, we offer state certification courses.

Basic Life Support (CPR) – $58 (this is a required prerequisite)

California Dental Practice Act – $65

Radiation Safety (x-ray) – $375

8-Hour Infection Control – $250

Coronal Polishing – $325

Pit and Fissure Sealants – $400