Dental Assistant In Just 8 Weeks!

Yes, our program is accredited by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

New classes start every 4 weeks.  Contact us today for upcoming start dates.

The program is 8 weeks long, with additional days available for more practice or instruction.

Classes are held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-9:30  pm. This schedule allows our students to continue working their current jobs while they complete the program. 

There are a maximum of 15 students in each class. This allows for plenty of individualized attention and ensures that everyone in the class gets the most out of the program.

At capacity, we have one teacher to every five students.

The curriculum is blended. 25 hours of instruction will be required to do online, and 80 hours will be conducted in person.

The program costs $7450.00  This tuition covers the 8-week program and includes dental supplies, textbook, scrubs, radiology certification, and the state application fee.

We offer various payment plans to meet your needs:

Pay in Full: Pay the full amount prior to starting classes. This option includes all necessary supplies and incurs no interest.

Custom Down Payment Plan: Make a down payment higher than $200, with the monthly payments dependent on the amount of your down payment. This option includes an 11% interest rate.

Minimum Down Payment Plan: Make a down payment of $200, followed by 36 monthly payments of $250. This option includes an 11% interest rate.

Students should generally be older than 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have access to a computer or smartphone. A criminal conviction will need to be explained to the Arizona Board of Dentistry, and all necessary documents submitted for evaluation.

Upon completion, students will receive a certificate that allows them to apply to the Arizona Board of Dentistry to become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA). Additionally, you will recieve a  radiology certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

We offer personalized coaching, resume templates, mock interviews, and salary negotiation techniques to secure your dream job. We have also partnered with dental offices in the area to help you gain your shadowing hours. These turn out to be valuable connections to have when searching for a job after graduation.

You will learn the latest techniques and best practices in dental assisting, including chairside assisting, dental radiology, infection control, and patient communication.

If you have the will to succeed, we can show you the way! We ask our students to bring the drive and passion to learn, and we will handle the rest.

Contact hours earned at OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Gilbert may not transfer to another educational institution. Contact hours earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Gilbert . You should obtain confirmation that OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Gilbert will accept any contact hours you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer contact hours earned at OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Gilbert  to determine if such institutions will accept contact hours earned at OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Gilbert prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement. The ability to transfer contact hours from OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Gilbert to another educational institution may be very limited. Your contact hours may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Gilbert if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never assume that contact hours will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Gilbert and of any other educational institutions you may enroll in and in the future want to transfer the contact hours earned at OceanPointe Dental Assisting Academy of Gilbert before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.

Re-Enrollment

Conduct violations will be brought to the attention of the school Director, who will, in conference with

the student and the instructor, determine whether such violation in fact occurred and the student’s

continued participation in the program. Students who are found in violation of OPDA Gilbert’s

Standards of Conduct may be terminated. Students dismissed for Conduct Policy violations can appeal

the decision by writing to the campus director. Based on the circumstances, the campus director has

the final decision of probation, suspension, or expulsion for the current program offering.

Students who are expelled may request re-enrollment by writing a letter and completing a new

application for admission. Interviews for previously expelled students will touch more on prior

behaviors, academic challenges, and solutions found.

Breach of patient confidentiality: Sharing any patient information with anyone who is not involved

in their immediate care, improper handling of any patient documentation.

Student Grievance Procedure

Should a student have a complaint with the institution, the following steps must be completed:

Students shall first attempt to address the grievance informally with the instructor or applicable

staff member and try to resolve it. If unsuccessful, proceed to the written grievance procedure.

Student may state the grievance in writing to the institutional Director(s), or the designated personnel

in charge of managing student affairs. The Owner/Director, or designee shall have ten (10) business

days in which to investigate and address the grievance.

If the Student complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the institution’s grievance procedure,

the student may file a complaint with the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary

Education The student must contact the State Board for further details on how to resolve escalated

complaints. Students have one (1) year from the date of the occurrence to submit a grievance to the

Institution.

The State Board address is:

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

1740 W. Adams, Suite 3008

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Web: https://ppse.az.gov

Phone: (602) 542-5709

E-Mail Address: info@ppse.gov

Institutional Payment Plans & Financing Options

OPDA Gilbert does not participate in federal student aid programs. Students are required to pay the

$50.00 Registration Fee to enroll in the dental assisting program. To pay the remaining balance,

students can choose from one of the payment options below. These payment and financing options are

available to all students of OPDA Gilbert. Please discuss any further questions or concerns with the

Academy’s appropriate Administrative/Financial personnel.

Payment Options Paym

ent

Amou

nt

Total

Payment

1 Full payment (less $50.00 Registration Fee). Program must

be completely paid for prior to starting classes.

$6,950.0

0

$6,950.0

0

2 Weekly payment plan (less $50.00 Registration Fee). $550 deposit

prior to first day of class. 10 consecutive weekly payments of $690

(auto-pay) starting week 1 of classes. Program must be paid in full

prior to receiving certificate of completion.

$690.00

For 10

weeks

$7,450.0

0

3 Monthly payment plan (less $50.00 Registration Fee). Approved

financing for part or all of program prior to first day of class. Student

may also choose to pay additional deposit to lower monthly payment

amount.

TBD $7,450.0

0

The above payment options are not interest-bearing. Should a student be more than ten (10) business

days late on an agreed payment per the payment option, a late payment fee of $25.00 may be assessed

to the remaining balance of the plan. Should a student experience financial hardship throughout a

payment agreement, (s)he is encouraged to discuss these matters with a school’s financial

representative to waive potential late fees, re-arrange due dates, reduce installments if necessary.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Denial: Applicants denied admission by the Academy are entitled to a refund of all monies paid.

Three-Day Cancellation: An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation within three (3)

days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and federal and state holidays) of signing an enrollment agreement

is entitled to a refund of all monies paid, except for any credit card or debit card transaction fees.

(Academy) shall provide 100% of the refund (less transaction fees) no later than 30 days of receiving

the notice of cancellation.

Other Cancellations: An applicant requesting cancellation more than three (3) days after signing

an enrollment agreement and making an initial payment, but prior to entering the Academy’s

program, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid less the $50.00 Registration Fee, except for any

credit card or debit card transaction fees.

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Leave of Absence (LOA): If a student needs to take a LOA (maximum four (4) weeks) they must

first notify the school in written format, describing why they are taking time off, how long they expect

to be absent, and their expected return date. The board will review each individual case and accept

or deny the request. If the request is accepted, a plan will be implemented to place the student in the

next

available class where he/she left off in the program. If the student does not return on the specified date

agreed upon by student and the board, then the refund policy (defined in Section 8) will be followed. If

the request is denied, then the student will be refunded monies as listed in the refund policy. Each

student will only be allowed to take one LOA during their enrollment in the program, and the time cannot

exceed four (4) weeks. If the student needs to take a longer period off, they will be refunded their monies

based on the Academy’s refund policy listed below. If they wish to re-enter the program, they will have to

reapply and pay the full fee.

Refund After the Commencement of Classes

Procedure for Withdrawal/Withdrawal Date

A student choosing to withdraw from OPDA Gilbert after the commencement of classes shall provide

written notice via certified mail or delivered in person to the school owner/director. The notice must

indicate the expected last date of attendance and be signed and dated by the student.

For a student who is on authorized LOA, the withdrawal date is the date the student was scheduled

to return from the LOA and failed to do so.

A student will be determined to be withdrawn from the institution if the student has missed more than 12

hours of class/clinic time without prior arrangements.

All refunds will be issued within 30 days of the determination of the withdrawal date.

Tuition Charges/Refunds

After the commencement of classes, the tuition refund fee (less the $50.00 registration fee)

amount shall be determined as follows:

Percentage of Clock Hours Attended Tuition Refund Amount

10% or less 90%

More than 10% and less than or equal to 20% 80%

More than 20% and less than or equal to 30% 70%

More than 30% and less than or equal to 40% 60%

More than 40% and less than or equal to 50% 50%

More than 50% No refund

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The percentage of clock hours attended is calculated by dividing the total number of clock hours

elapsed from the student’s start date in the program to the student’s last day of attendance, by the

total number of clock hours in the program. After the first day of classes, the textbook/lab materials,

online platform, and uniform fees are non-refundable. After week three (3) of classes and labs

(approximately 25% attendance), the Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) fee is

non-refundable (if paid by the student). After week four (4) of classes and labs (approximately 38%

attendance), the Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) exam fee is non-refundable.

Refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date of student notification, or date of last class attendance

determined by the Academy (withdrawn due to absences or other criteria as specified in the school

catalog, or in the case of a student not returning from an authorized LOA, within 30 days of the date the

student was scheduled to return from the LOA and did not return).

Student refund amounts will be refunded back to the original payment method.

Refund Policy for Students Serving in Active Military Service

A student at the school or college who withdraws from the school or college because of the student being

called to active duty in a military service of the United States or the State National Guard may elect one of

the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled:

(a) If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any tuition, fees, or

other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any unpaid tuition, fees, or other

charges owed by the student for the portion of the program the student does not complete following

withdrawal.

(b) A grade of incomplete with the designation "withdrawn-military" for the courses in the program, other

than courses for which the student has previously received a grade on the student's transcript, and the

right to re- enroll in the program, or a substantially equivalent program if that program is no longer

available, not later than the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged from active military duty

without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other charges for the program other than any previously

unpaid balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges for books for the program; or (c) The assignment

of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but only if the instructor or

instructors of the program determine that the student has:

(1) satisfactorily completed at least 90 percent of the required coursework for the program;

and

(2) demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for completing

the program.

The payment of refunds will be totally completed such that the refund instrument has been negotiated or

credited into the proper account(s), within 30 days after the effective date of termination. All tuition paid

to the Academy will be protected by an active surety bond, enforced by the Arizona State Board for

Private Postsecondary Education per 47-3302.