OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Austin's hybrid dental assisting program is designed to be flexible and convenient, easily fitting into your busy schedule and life responsibilities. Our program is broken into two parts:

Online Classes: You’re in the driver’s seat as you complete each module via live online instructor video lecture. All weekly assigned online coursework must be completed first before being eligible for hands-On Training. 

Hands-On Training: Next, you will be trained through hands-on clinics in a real dental practice with real dental materials and technologies taught by real dental assistants! This reinforces your understanding of everything that was learned during the online classes. Hands-on training is taught by our highly qualified and seasoned instructors who’ve enjoyed successful careers as dental assistants.

We intentionally keep our classes small by capping them off at 10students per class, while maintaining a student-instuctor ratio. This helps ensure no students are left out and a quality education is available to everyone in class. It’s our goal to provide the same amount of personalized hands-on training and guidance to each individual for the best possible learning experience!

Yes, an externship is required to complete our program, and it can actually benefit all who work hard at using it to their advantage. We recommend students consider it a “working interview” where many times a job offer will be presented at the end of an externship for a part-time or full-time position. Externships are an excellent opportunity to not only gain experience and exposure in an active dental practice, but also to show off your new skills to the dental team and prove your value as their newest team member!

Yes, our Dental Assisting program covers radiology. 

Note: We find that most dentists do not require their Dental Assistants to be certified in coronal polishing. While it is an added bonus, you likely won’t perform coronal polishing as it is typically the responsibility of the Dental Hygienist.

While no educational institute can legally guarantee employment, what OceanPointe can guarantee is that we’ll be with you every step of the way. With aid and guidance from our student advisor to help you land your first job as a dental assistant, our externship and job placement support provides the resources you need to be successful! Our goal is to support you through every step of this journey as you transition out of the “classroom” and into a dental practice. Dental assistants continue to remain in high demand, with job outlook expected to see huge growth through the coming years. Our goal is to ensure you’re able to get a job and start earning a paycheck ASAP!

Many students will line up interviews as they’re wrapping up the program, while others are more comfortable waiting until they’ve completed all program requirements before nailing down a job. The job placement support offered through our student advisor is your best tool and can open doors of opportunity that you won’t find elsewhere. We’re here to encourage, help, and support you during this exciting time as you start your new career!

We do not offer any state or federal financial aid at this time. We do offer payment plans. Please contact our school for more information.

Everything you need to successfully complete our dental assisting program is included in the cost of tuition. After enrollment, students will create their personal account through OceanPointe’s online student portal, plus all materials, supplies, and equipment. Also included in tuition are the costs to cover CPR certification. 

Graduating students will receive a certificate of completion, indicating all requirements and expectations of our Dental Assistant training program have been met and fulfilled. This is an important certificate and one that you can share with your employer to prove you’ve completed  our Licensed dental Assisting program.