Dental Assistance Training Program
HealthLinc is offering a Dental Assistant Training Program to expand access to dental health care by training its future leaders in the healthcare community.
“Joining HealthLinc’s Dental Assistant Training Program has been a significant milestone in my journey towards becoming a dental hygienist. The program provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience while avoiding the burden of student debt, making it the perfect foundation for my dental career. I’m grateful for the supportive environment that HealthLinc fosters. The instructor is incredibly patient and caring and ensures we grasp the material and feel confident in our abilities. This program is not just a stepping stone; it’s a chance to positively impact the community while gaining essential skills in the dental field. I highly recommend the dental assistant program to anyone interesting in a career in health care.”
Sara Acosta
HealthLinc Dental Assistant Student
“I have been interested in the dental field since I was around 12 or 13. Whenever I would go to the dentist, I would always ask a bunch of questions about how and why they do certain things. I am super excited to finally be working towards my dream through HealthLinc’s Dental Assistant Training Program. I am super thankful for everyone working at HealthLinc and am excited to start my journey with everyone and all of the HealthLinc employees!”
Taylor Hardin
HealthLinc Dental Assistant Student
“I have dreamed of working in the dental field ever since I was a little girl. I had to face some serious battles to get to where I am today, and HealthLinc has given me an amazing opportunity to conquer my ultimate goal of becoming a dental assistant with their Dental Assistant Training Program. I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me, and I am filled with such gratitude.”
Lindsey Kirkham
HealthLinc Dental Assistant Student
“Being in the dental field has always been a desire of mine since I was young. Becoming an adult, I have pursued my career working towards becoming a dental hygienist. While doing some research, I came across HealthLinc’s Dental Assistant Training Program. This program isn’t just the entry door for other opportunities to grow in your career, it’s so much more. I recommend participating in this program because everyone wants to see you succeed. I’m grateful for this opportunity and ready to see what my future holds at HealthLinc.”
Aniyah Mason
HealthLinc Dental Assistant Student
“I have always thought about being in the dental field but struggled to find the right schools and programs for me until I came across HealthLinc’s Dental Assistant Training Program. This program was perfect, allowing me to learn and have great hands-on experience, all while having a guaranteed job after passing. I am excited and grateful for this opportunity to work with HealthLinc and help with the community during my journey through the dentistry field.”
India Muhammad
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).
