Experienced Instructors. Hands-On Learning. On-Site Dental Practice.

About Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School

Since 2008, the programs at Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School haves helped hundreds of students from Camas, Vancouver, Portland, Washougal, Oregon City, Tualatin, Beaverton, Gresham, Tigard, Hazel Dell, Hillsboro, and Battleground launch their dental assisting careers

Our experienced instructors create a fun, encouraging, exciting atmosphere where students can develop the clinical skills and personality needed to succeed as dental assistants.

In addition to classroom training, Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School offers the rare opportunity to observe real dental procedures at our on-site affiliated dental practice. However, there’s so much more to being a great dental assistant than hands-on skills. This is why our instructors focus on the human side of the dental field, focusing on empathy, helping patients relax, and maintaining a positive attitude.

You’ll love learning at Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School!

Fast-Paced Program

Accelerated classroom study.
Only 12 weeks to an exciting career.

Small Class Sizes

We limit our class sizes so our students can receive personalized instruction.

Tuition is Only $5,995!

Financial assistance available.
The lowest tuition of any program.

Flexible Class Schedules

Nights & weekend class options.
Keep working while you study.

Great Career Opportunities

Almost 100% of our graduates begin working right away.

Dental Treatment

Dental treatment discounts available for students.

“I love how flexible the hours are. You can have a job, a family, children, and still graduate.”

We are a “POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION,” certified and licensed by the State of Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. Our license certifies that our school complies with the requirements of the Private Vocational School Act, chapter 28C. 10 RCW (Revised Code of Washington “Private Vocational Schools Act”) and WAC 490-105. The Oregon Health Authority, Radiation Protection Services Approval: Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School’s course has been approved and meets the requirements in the Agency’s OAR 333-106-0055 regarding radiation use and safety training.

Upon completion of our course, Oregon state students or students wishing to work in the state of Oregon as a dental assistant will be ready to take the Oregon State Radiologic Proficiency Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board. This exam is a requirement by the state of Oregon in order for a dental assistant to take radiographs or to perform expanded functions.

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