About Us
About Us
Discover Your Future at Chairside Dental Academy
Embark on a rewarding journey toward a successful career in dental assisting. At Chairside Dental Academy, our comprehensive Dental Assistant Program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training needed to succeed in today’s dental profession.
Certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), our program combines essential classroom instruction with practical clinical experience to prepare students for real-world dental practice. You’ll gain the confidence to perform clinical procedures, assist with patient care, understand administrative responsibilities, and support dentists in a variety of treatment settings.
What sets our program apart is our integrated approach to learning. We combine traditional education with modern dental techniques to meet the evolving demands of the dental industry. Students learn in a supportive, engaging environment led by experienced instructors and train using the equipment and technology found in today’s dental offices.
This program is more than an education—it’s a pathway to professional growth and long-term success. Whether your goal is to work in a general dental practice or pursue other opportunities within the dental field, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to begin your career.
Turn your passion into a meaningful profession and join a community dedicated to making a difference—one smile at a time.
Employment Opportunities
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll have the opportunity to work directly alongside dentists while providing hands-on care to patients. You may also support daily dental office operations by assisting with front desk responsibilities or sterilization procedures. This versatile role allows you to gain experience in both clinical and administrative settings.
In the United States, the starting salary for dental assistant professionals typically ranges from $18 to $30 per hour, with opportunities for growth based on experience, location, and credentials. Advancing to a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) can open the door to even more specialized and higher-paying career paths within the dental field.
Career opportunities may include roles such as:
- Dental Assistant
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Public Health Dental Assistant
- Dental Specialty Assistant
- Dental Assistant Educator
- Denturist Assistant
- Clinical Float Assistant
- Continuing Care Coordinator
- Financial Coordinator
- Treatment Coordinator
- Dental Hygiene Coordinator
- Dental Lab Assistant
- Dental Sales Representative
- Dental Benefits Representative – Insurance Company
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Clerk (sterilization)
- Dental Administrator/Receptionist
- Public Educator in Oral Health Prevention
Other Hands-On Dental School Students
See What You’ll Learn