Being in the dental field has always been in the back of my mind, but I hadn’t given it much thought until last year when I heard about HealthLinc’s affordable Dental Assistant Training Program. Being in this program has allowed me to continue my education without the debt that comes with it. I am receiving a great education, getting paid to learn and already have a guaranteed job with HealthLinc! I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to further their education at an affordable price. Our instructor really wants what’s best for us and wants to see us succeed. She provides the best hands-on learning environment that allows us to understand better what we are learning. I am very thankful for the opportunity to be in this program and cannot wait to see what the future holds.


Kylee Brunker
HealthLinc Dental Assistant Student

My goal has been to become a dental hygienist for the past few years. While studying to reapply to a hygiene program, I ran across the application for HealthLinc’s Dental Assistant Training Program. Although assisting is not my goal, I am grateful that this program will allow me to gain basic skills and knowledge as a dental professional. I can’t think of a better way to begin this journey than by helping my community.


Caitlin Lindwall
HealthLinc Dental Assistant Student

Students who join HealthLinc’s Dental Assistant Training Program gain hands-on, on-the-job learning and experience in our primary care clinics throughout northern Indiana. Our small class size allows students to have the support they need during the program. In just four months, students will receive the knowledge needed to advance their future in a high-demand job.

  • To provide educational opportunities for career advancement in the dental assisting field
  • Enable graduates to gain the competencies, skills, productivity and knowledge to assist as an entry-level dental assisting professional
  • Offer debt-free education through a dental assisting training program. Note: book and supply fees are deducted from pay
  • Increase the number of dental assistants within the HealthLinc organization as well as our communities
  • 4-month program, totaling 288 externship hours with lectures and on-site experiences, including introduction to dental assisting and dental terminology, materials and procedures and patient care management
  • Homework is estimated at 5-10 hours per week, depending on each student’s pace
  • 24 hours a week of on-site clinical experience at a HealthLinc clinic
  • 16 hours a week for lecture and skills practice at our new corporate training center with a HealthLinc dental instructor
  • Preparation for DANB Radiology Test
  • A 4-month program with lectures and on-site experiences, including an introduction to dental assisting and dental terminology, materials and procedures and patient care management
  • Homework is estimated at 5-10 hours per week
  • Reliable transportation to training and clinics
  • 16 hours a week for lecture and skills practice at our training center with a HealthLinc dental instructor
  • Proficient in verbal and written English
  • Must be able to work full-time (maximum of 40 hours)
  • Must sign a 2-year mandatory employment agreement
  • COVID-19 vaccination or a medical or religious exemption
  • Complete application here or by choosing Dental Assistant Program Trainee on our career page
  • Participate in a phone interview with the dental instructor
  • Attend an in-person interview with HealthLinc’s dental educator and site operations director
  • Pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
  • COVID-19 vaccination or a medical or religious exemption

The Dental Assistant Training Program tuition costs $7,350, which is paid for by HealthLinc. Tuition includes all necessary program fees, including textbooks, equipment, CPR certification, immunizations, American Dental Assistant Association student members and Radiology examination with DANB (first attempt only).

Specific questions about the Dental Assistant Training Program should be addressed to the dental educator at daprogram@healthlincchc.org or 219-413-5100 Ext. 2708.
Lita Gamez

Lita Gamez

Dental Educator

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