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Dental assistant programs in Nevada

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

14 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Nevada has approved every one 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 Nevada, 7 of the 18 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 10 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 18 programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Nevada?

$2,759 to $7,154 is what most dental assistant programs in Nevada cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 18 programs with a price. All of them: $1,461 to $16,231

In the typical program

Finished the program
73%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Too few programs to say
Length
14 to 43 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 Nevada may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Nevada?

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

Dental assistant programs in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City and other Nevada cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 4 programs are online.

All 18 dental assistant programs in Nevada approved for WIOA funding

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18 programs

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Northwest Career College

    Las Vegas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Career College, Las Vegas · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,700
    Price if you pay yourself$15,499
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Northwest Career College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Northwest Career College
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,931
    Length
    36 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    534
    a year, estimated
    $23,700
    price
    $15,499

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    United Education Institute

    Las Vegas

    No diploma needed

    United Education Institute, Las Vegas · Dental assistant · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,733
    Program website, Dental Assistant at United Education Institute
    More details about Dental Assistant at United Education Institute
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    34 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $267
    Students counted
    240
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $9,733

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Milan Institute

    Sparks

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milan Institute, Sparks · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,231
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Milan Institute
    More details about Dental Assistant at Milan Institute
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,069
    Students counted
    75
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $16,231

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    National School of Dental Assisting

    Carson City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National School of Dental Assisting, Carson City · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,895
    More details about Dental Assisting at National School of Dental Assisting
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,004
    Length
    8 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    42
    a year, estimated
    $28,000
    price
    $3,895

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant Program

    Milan Institute

    Las Vegas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milan Institute, Las Vegas · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,600
    Price if you pay yourself$15,162
    Program website, Dental Assistant Program at Milan Institute
    More details about Dental Assistant Program at Milan Institute
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,901
    Length
    36 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    36
    a year, estimated
    $19,600
    price
    $15,162

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    BDG Academy

    Las Vegas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BDG Academy, Las Vegas · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,600
    Price if you pay yourself$4,402
    Program website, Dental Assisting at BDG Academy
    More details about Dental Assisting at BDG Academy
    Finished
    95%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,640
    Length
    11 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $448
    Students counted
    23
    a year, estimated
    $26,600
    price
    $4,402

  • Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Dental Assistant

    Great Basin College

    Based in Elko, NV

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Great Basin College, based in Elko, NV · Dental assistant · Online · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,995
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at Great Basin College
    More details about Clinical Dental Assistant at Great Basin College
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,995

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Sierra Mountain Education LLC

    Reno

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Sierra Mountain Education LLC, Reno · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Sierra Mountain Education LLC
    More details about Dental Assistant at Sierra Mountain Education LLC
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $900
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting Basic Training Skills Certificate

    Truckee Meadows Community College

    Reno

    No diploma needed

    Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,461
    School website, Dental Assisting Basic Training Skills Certificate at Truckee Meadows Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting Basic Training Skills Certificate at Truckee Meadows Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $130
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,461

  • Orthodontic assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Introduction to Orthodontics

    BDG Academy

    Las Vegas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BDG Academy, Las Vegas · Orthodontic assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Introduction to Orthodontics at BDG Academy
    More details about Introduction to Orthodontics at BDG Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $26
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,500

  • Dental front officeOnlineNo diploma needed

    Administrative Dental Assistant

    Western Nevada College

    Based in Carson City, NV

    No diploma needed

    Western Nevada College, based in Carson City, NV · Dental front office · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,995
    Program website, Administrative Dental Assistant at Western Nevada College
    More details about Administrative Dental Assistant at Western Nevada College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $1,995

  • Dental assistantOnlineNo diploma needed

    Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)

    Vegas PBS/CCSD

    Based in Las Vegas, NV

    No diploma needed

    Vegas PBS/CCSD, based in Las Vegas, NV · Dental assistant · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,635
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Vegas PBS/CCSD
    More details about Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Vegas PBS/CCSD
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $960
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,635

  • Dental front officeOnlineNo diploma needed

    Administrative Dental Assistant

    Vegas PBS/CCSD

    Based in Las Vegas, NV

    No diploma needed

    Vegas PBS/CCSD, based in Las Vegas, NV · Dental front office · Online · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,681
    Program website, Administrative Dental Assistant at Vegas PBS/CCSD
    More details about Administrative Dental Assistant at Vegas PBS/CCSD
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $114
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,681

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    OceanPointe Dental Academy of Nevada

    Mesquite

    High school diploma or equivalent

    OceanPointe Dental Academy of Nevada, Mesquite · Dental assistant · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    More details about Dental Assistant at OceanPointe Dental Academy of Nevada
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $485
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,000

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant Program

    Assist To Succeed Las Vegas

    North Las Vegas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Assist To Succeed Las Vegas, North Las Vegas · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,500
    Program website, Dental Assistant Program at Assist To Succeed Las Vegas
    More details about Dental Assistant Program at Assist To Succeed Las Vegas
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,500

  • Dental assistantHybridEducation and courses

    Dental Assisting

    College of Southern Nevada

    Las Vegas

    Education and courses

    College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas · Dental assistant · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,686
    School website, Dental Assisting at College of Southern Nevada
    More details about Dental Assisting at College of Southern Nevada
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,686

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement

    Truckee Meadows Community College

    Reno

    No diploma needed

    Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,471
    Program website, Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement at Truckee Meadows Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement at Truckee Meadows Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $860
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,471

  • Dental assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting AAS

    Truckee Meadows Community College

    Reno

    No diploma needed

    Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno · Dental assistant (associate degree) · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,715
    Program website, Dental Assisting AAS at Truckee Meadows Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting AAS at Truckee Meadows Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $823
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $7,715

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Nevada

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Nevada

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

Quick facts: Dental assistant programs in Nevada

programs with a price cost under $3,000
6 of 18
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
16th of 32
dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12
18 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the dental assistant programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Nevada dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Nevada dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs Nevada 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Nevada offers.

How Nevada 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.

How reliable are the Nevada figures?

We leave out the share working 6 months later for Nevada: its rates sit far below every other state's, and the counts suggest jobs were traced only for students whose training was publicly paid.

Other training in Nevada

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Nevada

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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