This program is open to all individuals 18 and over looking to start a career in the dental field.  Must have a positive outlook on life and open to constructive feedback. Highschool transcripts and GED are not required for CADA, however most dental clinics will require that documentation for the clinic portion.

Highschool transcripts or GED are not required for CADA but most Dental Facilities may require them for their clinic

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After your application has been approved, you will go through the enrollment process of selecting your course, pay the required fees. You will then receive a detailed email displaying course information including, times, materials and syllabus.

CADA Dental Assistant Training Program- $3,495 for the 10-week training program

CADA tuition payment plan requires  60% of tuition payment received at time of enrollment and the final 40% of tuition paid in full  one week before courses begins.   There is a  Non refundable fee of $1,000.

After review of your application, you will recieve enrollment information if you have been accepted. This begins the enrollment process. Once  courses have been scheduled and your payment is processed,  a welcome letter will be emailed to you with course information, schedule and syllabus. If your desired course if full you will be placed on a wait list for the next training rep begins.

CADA offers classes in Spring, Fall and Winter. Sprint classes typically begin after Labor Day. Winder Classes begin after the New Year. Spring Classes begin early April. All classes are 10 weeks long. For a full list of our current course offerings, view our course schedule on our home page.

The CADA Dental Assistant Training Program is 10 weeks.

Weekday courses meet from6:00 P.M. –9:30 P.M, 3.5 hours , 2 days a week –  Mondays and Wednesdays

Weekend courses meet from 8 A.M- 3:30 P.M, 7.0 hours with a 30 min break, 1 day a week – Saturday

Unfortunately you cannot use your Edvest Wisconsin 529 savings account.

Your CADA tuition covers your dental  assistant workbooks, learning assessments, clinic placement and certificate of course completion

Yes, you will be placed at a dental facility to complete 80 hours of clinical work

No, you will be assigned to a separate dental facility to complete your 80 clinical hours. These 80 hours are scheduled and based on your availability at the time.

Classes are taught by highly skilled and qualified dental assistants. With decades of experience in general dentistry, and expanded dental functions, our instructors are a wealth of information and knowledge to help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to suceed. 

Classes will consist of lectures, hands on learning.

The program is only 10- weeks long, so every day is important. If for some reason you are unable to attend a class, it is your responsibility to follow up with the instructor.

You will learn all of the skills of a chair side dental assistant needs. Please review syllabus for further details and keep in mind, the dental field is always changing and evolving so we will keep our lessons current with all the best practices.

Yes, there will be a final exam the last week of class before clinicals begin. You must pass 80% of the exam to continue into clinicals as you would be working with real patients and dentists.

Yes, you will receive a Certificate of course completion from CADA displaying completion of the Dental Assistant Training Program

CADA is not accredited as it is not required in the State of Wisconsin to be registered or certified to be a Dental Assistant

There is no state certification required to work in the state of Wisconsin. Upon completion and passing your final exam, you will proceed to clinicals and then you are able to work.

ASAP! Yes, immediately you can work as a dental assistant. There is no certificaion, license or registration needed to work as a dental assistant in Wisconsin

We follow all current CDC requirements. Mask and vaccination are a choice in your discretion. Masks will be required during clinicals and hands on training.

Fill out the form on our contact page and a CADA team member will be in touch with you

No! It is a common misconception that a 2 year technical degree is needed to be a dental assistant. CADA provides all the knowledge and skill you need in a 10-week program. Save money and get started in career sooner with CADA.

With training and experience you can work at any dental practice without being registered

Dental assistants are in high need in Wisconsin as well as many other states.

The average Dental Assistant salary in Wisconsin is $40,421 as of June 28, 2022, but the range typically falls between $35,852 and $44,847. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

– Source: Salary.com

The dental assistant career has become the gateway for most people who are looking to become a dental hygienist or even a dentist. Having dental assistant experience will help you integrate into hygiene or dental school giving you a solid knowledge base. Being a dental assistant has helped many dental hygienists and dentists by giving them the knowledge and skill to take dental x-rays, read x-rays, and taking dental impressions. With the proper schooling becoming a dental assistant is a natural path into expanding your career in the field of dentistry.