Dental Assistant School in Charlotte

I moved to North Caolina from out of state and needed to get my NC x-ray certification. It was very convenient to do the challenge exam and I could do my tests from home using the online classroom. I really didn’t need any help but it was there if I needed it. I went in the next Saturday morning and passed my clinicals (I’ve been an assistant for 10 years) and was out the door. The instructors were laid back and made me feel comfortable taking the clinical part. My certificate was emailed as soon as I was done and I was ready to start my new job. Thank you guys!

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 on, and book work, earning your certifications as you go.
Lisa is always there to answer your questions, and stays after class to help if you need it. You also get access to her personal number where she can be reached whenever you need help. Which, in my personal opinion, is amazing.
Dr. Malz and her husband, Dr. Woodman, put a great deal of time and effort into these classes and the material that is needed to push their students towards their end goals, whether it be just dental assisting, hygiene, or, in my case, medical school (hopefully one day).
You should know that this program is accelerated, so you aren’t going to have your hand held or be spoon-fed answers. Either you keep up, or you don’t. That’s all on you.
The amount of respect I have for Lisa, Dr. Malz, and Dr. Woodman is incredible.
To dedicate their time and energy to helping adults of all ages towards careers in dentistry is amazing, and I am BEYOND thankful to all of them.
All in all, my time at the Dental Staff Institute was wonderful and I learned more than I could have hoped. 5/5 stars.

The instructors were amazing and you can see how much effort was put into making the class materials and exercises. The clinical work was fun and the instructors actually made it relaxing for us. We didn’t have to be embarrassed or worried and everyone had opportunities to work with classmates. It’s not easy but if you put in the work, you can get it. Dr. Malz helped me with my resume and and they had a whole lecture on getting jobs and the process to get hired. I have interviews coming up and I am so excited to start working soon!

Everyone was so friendly and really wanted to be there – the dentists and instructors and the students. It’s the “opposite” of what you would think school is. I felt lucky to have instructors like Diana, Lisa and Amy explain the material and they are super helpful because they explain things in different ways. The materials were awesome and really showed how committed the doctors are to us learning. I am so glad that I chose this course and I am very excited to start my dental assisting career.

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 I messaged her about a job opening and she got back to me right away with such kindness! I am so thankful for the opportunity and what I was able to take away from it, I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to get into the dental field. I will definitely be coming back to Dental Staff for all of my other CE courses!

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 me. So deep that I plan on pursuing a career as a Dentist in the future! The program was extremely in depth and absolutely prepares you for a job as a DA I right out of school. Dr. Malz was extremely responsive prior to the beginning of classes as well as throughout! She has been my biggest cheerleader in my dental career and Im blessed to call her a lifetime role model and mentor. Instructor Diana was also extremely responsive day and night as some of us struggled with certain questions on study guides and homework. She was very clear and helpful. She pushed us for success and we achieved it! Instructors Lisa and Amica were also so helpful. They brought a fun side to learning things that were sometimes not so fun! They never left any question unanswered! The Dental Staff Institute as a whole is filled with love of others and a passion for dentistry! They helped us find places for externing/interning and even informed us of jobs and certain materials we can use to find jobs. They helped us perfect our resumes, and turned us all into thriving professionals. I did not start working right out of school because I was staying home with my son, but once I started applying it only took me a couple of months to find that perfect fit! I encourage all of you who are interested to go to Dental Staff Institute! There is absolutely no competition, and nowhere that will ever measure up to this school and the place they hold in our hearts! Proud graduate ?