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Dental assistant programs in Indianapolis, Indiana

19 dental assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these dental assisting programs with classes in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Dental assistants care for patients, take x-rays, keep records and schedule appointments. Many programs take about a year and lead to a certificate or diploma, and some states require you to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam.1 In Indianapolis, 14 of the 19 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 10 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 19 programs

All 60 dental assistant programs in Indiana, including online programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Indianapolis?

$1,234 to $3,175 is what most dental assistant programs in Indianapolis cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 19 programs with a price. All of them: $573 to $9,823

In the typical program

Finished the program
90%
Working 6 months later
80%
Earned a year, estimated
about $27,900
Length
6 to 14 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Indianapolis may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Indianapolis?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 19 dental assistant programs in Indianapolis approved for WIOA funding

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19 programs

  • Dental assistantIn personPrerequisite courses

    Dental Assistant Training W/dental Radiographer Certification

    Dental Careers Foundation Of Indianapolis

    Indianapolis

    Prerequisite courses

    Dental Careers Foundation Of Indianapolis, Indianapolis · Dental assistant · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$26,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,438
    Program website, Dental Assistant Training W/dental Radiographer Certification at Dental Careers Foundation Of Indianapolis
    More details about Dental Assistant Training W/dental Radiographer Certification at Dental Careers Foundation Of Indianapolis
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,531
    Length
    12 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    155
    a year, estimated
    $26,100
    price
    $4,438

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting With Radiology

    Central Nine Career Center

    Greenwood

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Nine Career Center, Greenwood · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,070
    Program website, Dental Assisting With Radiology at Central Nine Career Center
    More details about Dental Assisting With Radiology at Central Nine Career Center
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,685
    Length
    12 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    65
    a year, estimated
    $26,700
    price
    $2,070

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc)

    Ivy Tech Community College

    Anderson

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ivy Tech Community College, Anderson · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,600
    Price if you pay yourself$9,823
    Program website, Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,660
    Length
    104 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $731
    Students counted
    60
    a year, estimated
    $30,600
    price
    $9,823

  • Dental assistantIn personPrerequisite courses

    Dental Assistant Training Program With Dental Radiographer Certification

    Vincennes University

    Indianapolis

    Prerequisite courses

    Vincennes University, Indianapolis · Dental assistant · In person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$28,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,949
    Program website, Dental Assistant Training Program With Dental Radiographer Certification at Vincennes University
    More details about Dental Assistant Training Program With Dental Radiographer Certification at Vincennes University
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,028
    Length
    12 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    46
    a year, estimated
    $28,100
    price
    $1,949

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Msd Of Wayne Township Adult Education

    Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Msd Of Wayne Township Adult Education, Indianapolis · Dental assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,060
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Msd Of Wayne Township Adult Education
    More details about Dental Assisting at Msd Of Wayne Township Adult Education
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $325
    Students counted
    23
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,060

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting With Dental Radiology

    Dental Training With Jenn

    Shelbyville

    No diploma needed

    Dental Training With Jenn, Shelbyville · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,600
    Program website, Dental Assisting With Dental Radiology at Dental Training With Jenn
    More details about Dental Assisting With Dental Radiology at Dental Training With Jenn
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,964
    Length
    12 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    19
    a year, estimated
    $27,900
    price
    $4,600

  • Short add-on courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Coronal Polishing And Fluoride Application

    Dental Training With Jenn

    Shelbyville

    No diploma needed

    Dental Training With Jenn, Shelbyville · Short add-on course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$695
    Program website, Coronal Polishing And Fluoride Application at Dental Training With Jenn
    More details about Coronal Polishing And Fluoride Application at Dental Training With Jenn
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $695

  • Short add-on courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Abaci Dental Radiography

    Abaci Dental Solutions

    Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Abaci Dental Solutions, Indianapolis · Short add-on course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$573
    Program website, Abaci Dental Radiography at Abaci Dental Solutions
    More details about Abaci Dental Radiography at Abaci Dental Solutions
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $573

  • Short add-on courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Abaci Dental Radiography

    Abaci Dental Solutions

    Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Abaci Dental Solutions, Indianapolis · Short add-on course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$573
    Program website, Abaci Dental Radiography at Abaci Dental Solutions
    More details about Abaci Dental Radiography at Abaci Dental Solutions
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $573

  • Short add-on courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Radiology

    Dental Training With Jenn

    Shelbyville

    No diploma needed

    Dental Training With Jenn, Shelbyville · Short add-on course · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$895
    Program website, Dental Radiology at Dental Training With Jenn
    More details about Dental Radiology at Dental Training With Jenn
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $75
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $895

  • Orthodontic assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Orthodontic Dental Assisting

    Dental Training With Jenn

    Shelbyville

    No diploma needed

    Dental Training With Jenn, Shelbyville · Orthodontic assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,050
    Program website, Orthodontic Dental Assisting at Dental Training With Jenn
    More details about Orthodontic Dental Assisting at Dental Training With Jenn
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,050

  • Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA)In personNo diploma needed

    Expanded Functions Dental Assisting

    Hoosier Dental Assisting School Llc

    Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Hoosier Dental Assisting School Llc, Indianapolis · Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,417
    Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Assisting at Hoosier Dental Assisting School Llc
    More details about Expanded Functions Dental Assisting at Hoosier Dental Assisting School Llc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,417

  • Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA)In personNo diploma needed

    Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Program

    Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis

    Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis, Indianapolis · Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,518
    Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Program at Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis
    More details about Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Program at Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,518

  • Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA)In personNo diploma needed

    Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Course

    Dental Training With Jenn

    Shelbyville

    No diploma needed

    Dental Training With Jenn, Shelbyville · Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,950
    Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Course at Dental Training With Jenn
    More details about Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Course at Dental Training With Jenn
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,950

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification

    Vincennes University

    Nashville

    No diploma needed

    Vincennes University, Nashville · Dental assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,315
    Program website, Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification at Vincennes University
    More details about Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification at Vincennes University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,315

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification

    Vincennes University

    Nashville

    No diploma needed

    Vincennes University, Nashville · Dental assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,315
    Program website, Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification at Vincennes University
    More details about Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification at Vincennes University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,315

  • Dental assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Dental Assistant Apprenticeship

    Allied Healthcare Institute Central

    Indianapolis

    Education and courses

    Allied Healthcare Institute Central, Indianapolis · Dental assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,100
    Program website, Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Healthcare Institute Central
    More details about Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Healthcare Institute Central
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,100

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting Program

    Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis

    Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis, Indianapolis · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,250
    Program website, Dental Assisting Program at Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis
    More details about Dental Assisting Program at Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,250

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting With Radiography Certification

    Vincennes University

    Carmel

    No diploma needed

    Vincennes University, Carmel · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    Program website, Dental Assisting With Radiography Certification at Vincennes University
    More details about Dental Assisting With Radiography Certification at Vincennes University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    17 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,500

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Indianapolis

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Indianapolis

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for dental assistant programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for dental assistant programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Where the Indianapolis dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Indianapolis dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs with classes in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).8 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Indiana page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Indianapolis dental assisting program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some dental assisting programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Indianapolis

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Indianapolis

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  8. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List