Dental assistant programs in Indianapolis, Indiana
19 dental assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
10 schools offer these dental assisting programs with classes in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Dental assistants care for patients, take x-rays, keep records and schedule appointments. Many programs take about a year and lead to a certificate or diploma, and some states require you to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam.1
In Indianapolis, 14 of the 19 programs take students without a high school diploma, 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 19 programs here are dental assistant (11 programs), short add-on course (4 programs), expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA, 3 programs) and orthodontic assistant (1 program).
See the 19 programsAll 60 dental assistant programs in Indiana, including online programs
How much do dental assistant programs cost in Indianapolis?
$1,234 to $3,175 is what most dental assistant programs in Indianapolis cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 19 programs with a price. All of them: $573 to $9,823
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 90%
- Working 6 months later
- 80%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $27,900
- Length
- 6 to 14 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Indianapolis may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made
All 19 dental assistant programs in Indianapolis approved for WIOA funding
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Dental Assistant Training W/dental Radiographer Certification
Dental Careers Foundation Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$26,100Price if you pay yourself$4,4387 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assistant Training W/dental Radiographer Certification at Dental Careers Foundation Of IndianapolisMore details about Dental Assistant Training W/dental Radiographer Certification at Dental Careers Foundation Of Indianapolis
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,531
- Length
- 12 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 155
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,438
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Dental Assisting With Radiology
Central Nine Career Center
Greenwood
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,700Price if you pay yourself$2,070Program website, Dental Assisting With Radiology at Central Nine Career CenterMore details about Dental Assisting With Radiology at Central Nine Career Center
- Finished
- 96%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,685
- Length
- 12 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 65
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,070
Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc)
Ivy Tech Community College
Anderson
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,600Price if you pay yourself$9,823Program website, Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community CollegeMore details about Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate (tc) at Ivy Tech Community College
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,660
- Length
- 104 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $731
- Students counted
- 60
- Earned a year, estimated
- $30,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,823
Dental Assistant Training Program With Dental Radiographer Certification
Vincennes University
Indianapolis
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$28,100Price if you pay yourself$1,949Program website, Dental Assistant Training Program With Dental Radiographer Certification at Vincennes UniversityMore details about Dental Assistant Training Program With Dental Radiographer Certification at Vincennes University
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,028
- Length
- 12 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- 46
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,949
Dental Assisting
Msd Of Wayne Township Adult Education
Indianapolis
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,060Program website, Dental Assisting at Msd Of Wayne Township Adult EducationMore details about Dental Assisting at Msd Of Wayne Township Adult Education
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $325
- Students counted
- 23
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,060
Dental Assisting With Dental Radiology
Dental Training With Jenn
Shelbyville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,900Price if you pay yourself$4,600Program website, Dental Assisting With Dental Radiology at Dental Training With JennMore details about Dental Assisting With Dental Radiology at Dental Training With Jenn
- Finished
- 93%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,964
- Length
- 12 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $50
- Students counted
- 19
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,600
Coronal Polishing And Fluoride Application
Dental Training With Jenn
Shelbyville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$695Program website, Coronal Polishing And Fluoride Application at Dental Training With JennMore details about Coronal Polishing And Fluoride Application at Dental Training With Jenn
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 1 week, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 12
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $695
Abaci Dental Radiography
Abaci Dental Solutions
Indianapolis
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$573Program website, Abaci Dental Radiography at Abaci Dental SolutionsMore details about Abaci Dental Radiography at Abaci Dental Solutions
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $573
Abaci Dental Radiography
Abaci Dental Solutions
Indianapolis
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$573Program website, Abaci Dental Radiography at Abaci Dental SolutionsMore details about Abaci Dental Radiography at Abaci Dental Solutions
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $150
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $573
Dental Radiology
Dental Training With Jenn
Shelbyville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$895Program website, Dental Radiology at Dental Training With JennMore details about Dental Radiology at Dental Training With Jenn
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 5 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $75
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $895
Orthodontic Dental Assisting
Dental Training With Jenn
Shelbyville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,050Program website, Orthodontic Dental Assisting at Dental Training With JennMore details about Orthodontic Dental Assisting at Dental Training With Jenn
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 1 week, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,050
Expanded Functions Dental Assisting
Hoosier Dental Assisting School Llc
Indianapolis
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,417Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Assisting at Hoosier Dental Assisting School LlcMore details about Expanded Functions Dental Assisting at Hoosier Dental Assisting School Llc
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,417
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Program
Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,518Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Program at Dental Assisting School Of IndianapolisMore details about Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Program at Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,518
Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Course
Dental Training With Jenn
Shelbyville
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,950Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Course at Dental Training With JennMore details about Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Course at Dental Training With Jenn
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 6 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $1,950
Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification
Vincennes University
Nashville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,315Program website, Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification at Vincennes UniversityMore details about Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification at Vincennes University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,315
Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification
Vincennes University
Nashville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,315Program website, Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification at Vincennes UniversityMore details about Dental Assisting With Radiology Certification at Vincennes University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 15 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,315
Dental Assistant Apprenticeship
Allied Healthcare Institute Central
Indianapolis
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,100Program website, Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Healthcare Institute CentralMore details about Dental Assistant Apprenticeship at Allied Healthcare Institute Central
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 6 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $400
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,100
Dental Assisting Program
Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,250Program website, Dental Assisting Program at Dental Assisting School Of IndianapolisMore details about Dental Assisting Program at Dental Assisting School Of Indianapolis
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 12 weeks, 7 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $100
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,250
Dental Assisting With Radiography Certification
Vincennes University
Carmel
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,500Program website, Dental Assisting With Radiography Certification at Vincennes UniversityMore details about Dental Assisting With Radiography Certification at Vincennes University
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 17 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,500
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for dental assistant programs in Indianapolis
WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Indianapolis
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for dental assistant programs
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67
GI Bill for dental assistant programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
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Where the Indianapolis dental assisting program numbers come from
Which Indianapolis dental assisting programs are on this list?
These are the dental assisting programs with classes in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Indiana page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.
How the prices and results of Indianapolis dental assisting programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Indianapolis
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Assistants
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List