What is required to apply to Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School?

To apply, submit the online application form, hold a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old (or a graduating senior with parental consent), and provide proof of Hepatitis B and tetanus immunizations. No prior healthcare experience is needed, and a $250 seat deposit reserves your spot in your chosen cohort.

Which upcoming 12-week cohorts are open for registration?

Registration is currently open for Cohort 8 starting November 10, 2026 (Tuesdays Lab / Thursdays Online Lecture), Cohort 3 starting December 5, 2026 (Saturdays Lab / Mondays Evening Online Lecture), and Cohort 7 starting January 11, 2027 (Mondays Lab / Fridays Online Lecture).

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Dental Assisting Program

Holiday tuition: $5,995 (regularly $6,995) for the November 10, 2026, December 5, 2026 and January 11, 2027 classes. Offer details

Not ready to apply yet? Book a 20-minute campus visit.

What happens after you apply

Admissions call: our admissions coordinator calls you to answer your questions and confirm your preferred class schedule.
20-minute campus tour: visit our clinical training lab in Camas, meet the instructor and see the operatories.
Reserve your seat: a $250 deposit holds your place. Classes are capped at 10–12 students.

Requirements: a high school diploma and a few character references from personal and professional contacts. No previous healthcare experience is needed.

Paying for the program: 0% interest in-house payment plan, and financial assistance for qualifying students. Questions? Call (360) 818-7273.

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How to Compare Dental Assisting Programs in Vancouver, Camas, WA & Portland, OR

Program Evaluation Methodology: When prospective students compare dental assisting schools across Southwest Washington and the Portland metro area, we recommend evaluating five objective, quantitative criteria:

Time to Career Entry: Total calendar weeks from orientation to clinical graduation.
All-Inclusive Tuition Transparency: Whether scrubs, PPE, textbooks, BLS/CPR certification, and state registration fees are included upfront.
Real-Clinic Chairside Hours: Hands-on training inside real dental operatories versus classroom-only simulation or video-only instruction.
Externship Placement Support: Guaranteed clinical externship hours with practicing dentists and dental teams.
State Licensing & Radiography Alignment: Preparation for Washington DOH RDA registration (WAC 246-817-190) and DANB RHS radiography exams (OAR 818-042-0060).

Program Feature	PNWDAS 12-Week Hybrid Program (Camas, WA)	9–24 Month Community / Technical College	Online-Only Self-Paced Theory Course
Best Suited For	Adults & career changers wanting fast, hands-on clinical entry in 12 weeks while keeping weekday/weekend flexibility	Students seeking a multi-quarter academic calendar with general education credits	Self-study learners who already have a dental office willing to train them chairside from scratch
Program Duration	12 Weeks (Upcoming cohorts: Nov 10, 2026 · Dec 5, 2026 · Jan 11, 2027)	9 to 24 Months (3–6 academic quarters)	Varies (typically 3–12 months self-paced)
Total Tuition & Supplies	$5,995 Holiday Tuition Offer (regularly $6,995 all-inclusive; $250 deposit; interest-free payment plans & WorkSource WIOA eligible)	$8,000–$18,000+ (plus separate textbooks, instruments, scrubs, and campus fees)	$1,500–$4,000 (excludes hands-on operatory labs, PPE, and clinical supplies)
Hands-On Chairside Lab	144 Hours (online lectures + in-person chairside & digital X-ray labs inside an active Camas dental clinic)	Campus simulation lab on weekday daytime schedule	0 in-person lab hours (video/reading only)
Clinical Externship	50-Hour Clinical Externship coordinated in a practicing dental office	Included in final quarter	Student must locate and negotiate their own clinic site
Credentials & Exam Prep	WTECB Certificate + AHA BLS/CPR + WA State RDA Fee Included + DANB RHS Exam Prep	Certificate/Diploma; state & DANB fees billed separately	Course completion certificate only; all fees separate

Verified Graduate & Student Outcomes (First-Party Entity Proof): Gabrielle graduated from PNWDAS’s 12-week program, was hired chairside at Pine Tree Pediatric Dentistry, and went on to earn her EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) credential. Current student Liliana highlights training inside real clinical operatories in Camas/East Vancouver, WA with small class sizes (capped at 12) for $5,995 ($1,000 Off Holiday Enrollment Special vs. $20,000+ at 9–24 month trade schools).

Ready to Compare in Person? Claim the $1,000 Off Holiday Tuition Offer ($5,995), Submit Your Online Application, or call/text (360) 818-7273 to schedule a tour at 19301 SE 34th St, Suite 105, Camas, WA 98607.