Dental Assistant School in Charlotte

Expand your credentials with NC-compliant CE courses designed for working dental professionals.

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Dental Assistant Certifications in Charlotte, North Carolina

  • NC Dental Board Approved.
  • NC Radiation Protection Approved.
  • Out-of-State Credential Transfer.
  • Group Sessions Available.
  • Serving the Charlotte Metro and Surrounding Counties.

The Dental Staff Institute has been recognized as a leading dental assistant school in Charlotte for over fifteen years. We have successfully graduated thousands of students from our advanced skills certifications. Our reputation within the dental community in Charlotte is unparalleled and offices throughout the area trust us to train and certify their assistants. Expand your credentials with NC-compliant CE courses in Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, Radiography, and Coronal Polishing. One to Three-day classes are designed for working dental professionals and are a combination of self-paced learning and clinical sessions.

Charlotte’s Dental Assistant CE Specialist

Members of the dental team play a vital role in dental offices, requiring familiarity with a wide range of techniques, materials, and instruments used in daily dental procedures. They are the extra hands that make “four-handed” dentistry feasible and what makes an office function smoothly. We focus exclusively on the continuing education and certification courses that dental auxiliary professionals need most and we’ve streamlined our offerings to back that mission 100%.

Moving to North Carolina?

North Carolina requires new residents to re-certify locally and has specific rules about what dental team members will need before seeing patients. We specialize in helping dental assistants who’ve relocated navigate our state requirements quickly.

In compliance with North Carolina regulations, specific courses such as nitrous oxide sedation monitoring and coronal polishing must be taken here, even if you have credentials from another state. Assistants without DANB certification or an ADA-accredited degree also must take dental radiography. We offer the NC Challenge examination, which saves both money and time, for assistants or foreign dentists with documented experience taking dental radiographs and proof of a radiography certification or license from another state or accredited institution.

Advanced Learning for Dental Assistants

Whether you are seeking North Carolina dental assisting credentials after moving from another state or looking to expand your skills, our dental assisting school in Charlotte offers several continuing education (CE) classes.

We believe that as dental professionals, lifelong learning is essential in providing the best possible care for our patients. Expanding your skill set makes you a more valuable employee and also brings you satisfaction in your career growth.

Group & Office Sessions


We are happy to provide group sessions for employers in the Charlotte Metro area who need to certify their dental teams in North Carolina.

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A Message From Our Lead Dental Assisting Instructor in Charlotte

Further Your Dental Assistant Career in Charlotte Today!

At the Dental Staff Institute, we offer a comprehensive lineup of the certification classes you need. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed and grow in this growing healthcare profession.

We are committed to your success. By enrolling in our dental assistant school in Charlotte, you can expect:

  • Hands-On Training: Our programs provide extensive hands-on training, allowing you to practice the dental procedures and techniques you’ve learned. Gain the confidence and expertise necessary to excel in your role as a dental assistant.
  • Self Paced Learning: We know you’re busy. The classroom portions of our programs are designed to be completed in your free time at home. Once you have passed the written portion, hands-on sessions are completed where required by the NC dental board.
  • Flexible Learning: We understand the importance of flexibility in balancing your education with other commitments. That’s why our dental assistant training programs offer Saturday clinical sessions. You can pursue your career goals and expand your skills without disrupting your current job or weekday responsibilities.
  • Expert Instruction: Our experienced instructors are dedicated to your success. They provide guidance, support, and personalized attention throughout your journey. We want to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in your dental assistant career and have everything you need to bring those new skills back to your office.

Don’t miss out on the chance to join one of the leading dental assistant schools in Charlotte. Learn more about our programs and upcoming classes.

Dental Assisting Success Stories

Best Teachers Here…

Best teachers I could’ve asked for & taught me everything I needed to know to start my career! Found a job 2.5 weeks after graduating! If you are wanting to become a dental assistant, I suggest to go through this awesome school!

I had an amazing time!

The instructors were so friendly and we had an amazing time while learning!!

Best Decision of My Life!

I attended the Dental Staff Institute Spring of 2016, and it was the BEST decision of my life! I googled jobs that didn’t take a long education for a entry level job and dental assisting came up. All I wanted was to get into the dental field quick to start providing for my newborn son, little did I know that this experience would change me in so many ways! The Dental Staff Institute sparked a deep love for dentistry within
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Take the chance, you won’t regret it!

I attended DSI in 2015. My experience was amazing and very hands on. No matter what we always had one on one help, if needed. Also, after-hours help was always offered to those in need. Thanks to my education from DSI I’ve now been working as a dental assistant for many years and am now a DA2. I would highly recommend the school to anyone who is looking for a fast paced, hands-on class. Not only was I able to
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A fun class for Coronal Polishing

I took a coronal polishing certification class due to me moving to North carolina. Amica and Laura were wonderful!! Such a fun and helpful class! having the coronal polishing as a DA2 makes me more marketable and increases the opportunity to find work in different offices.

I LOVED the Dental Staff Institute!

I LOVED the Dental Staff Institute! Dr. Malz has been there before, during and even after the program, helping me in any way. I attended the DA1 program with Diana and Lisa and the Coronal Polishing class with Amica and Laura, all the instructors are absolutely amazing! With the small class sizes, it is easy to get one on one help with the instructors during lecture and hands on training. Within weeks of graduating, I had multiple interviews and accepted
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What a Great School!

Great school!!! Everyone is so eager to help you learn… Going here there’s no room for failure with such awesome people!!!!!!

The instructors are professional and friendly

We had an amazing time while learning. There was nothing I would improve and it was a wonderful experience.

One of the best programs I have ever attended.

The Dental Staff Institute is by far one of the best programs I have ever attended. Lisa, the lead dental assistant and teacher of this program, is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and downright fun to be around. Her classes are straight forward and very fast paced, but done so in a way that allows you to know what you’re doing when class has ended. You spend several weeks (every Saturday 8-5 depending on the lecture for that week) doing both hands
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The best course i have EVER taken…

Lisa, the head assistant and also the instructor is awesome! She is always there when you have questions, she’s very open, very knowledgeable and will never let her students fail. This program is very fast paced but also very hands on. Being able to take a course like this one and actually get into the mouth as well as knowing everything you need to know. Dr Malz is also a very good instructor as well. The days that she would
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i would recommend this course to anyone.

I graduated from Dental Staff back in December, Lisa the lead Dental Assistant and instructor was so informative and so attentive to each and every student despite how fast paced the course was. I learned a lot from the course that I know I will use in future jobs. Dr. Malz is a nice, friendly, all around lovely person! She always messages you back whenever you have questions, and gives you exceptional feedback. Even now, 6 months after the course
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I absolutely loved my experience…

I absolutely loved my experience with the Dental Staff Institute! The instructors, specifically Lisa, were so helpful in making sure that you understand all of the material. I loved the way that Lisa made the course materials and hands-on.

DSI is a great opportunity

Everybody was very helpful and I learned a lot in the past 3 to 4 months. I love that we came in for the hands-on part that really help me a lot! By far so excited for the next step thanks to DSI!

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