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Dental assistant programs in Michigan

39 dental assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

35 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Michigan has approved every one 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 Michigan, 11 of the 39 programs take students without a high school diploma, 25 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 39 programs here are dental assistant (35 programs), dental assistant (associate degree, 3 programs) and dental front office (1 program).

See the 39 programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Michigan?

$3,874 to $16,297 is what most dental assistant programs in Michigan cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 39 programs with a price. All of them: $1,199 to $23,280

In the typical program

Finished the program
62%
Working 6 months later
81%
Earned a year, estimated
about $25,800
Length
14 to 44 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 Michigan may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Michigan?

All 39 dental assistant programs in Michigan approved for WIOA funding

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39 programs

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Dorsey College - Dearborn

    Detroit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dorsey College - Dearborn, DetroitDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,500
    Price if you pay yourself$23,280
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Dorsey College - Dearborn
    More details about Dental Assistant at Dorsey College - Dearborn
    Finished
    39%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,369
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    141
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $23,280
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Dorsey College - Dearborn
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Michigan Dental Assisting School LLC

    Farmington Hills

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Michigan Dental Assisting School LLC, Farmington HillsDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,749

    13 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Dental Assisting at Michigan Dental Assisting School LLC
    More details about Dental Assisting at Michigan Dental Assisting School LLC
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    96
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,749
    students trained with WIOA funding
    13
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Michigan Dental Assisting School LLC
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Warren

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, WarrenDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,300
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    38%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,824
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    83
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Dorsey College

    Roseville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dorsey College, RosevilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,600
    Price if you pay yourself$23,280
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,893
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    78
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $23,280
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
  • Dental assistant (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting - AAS

    Delta College

    University Center

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Delta College, University CenterDental assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$20,800
    Price if you pay yourself$12,965
    Program website, Dental Assisting - AAS at Delta College
    More details about Dental Assisting - AAS at Delta College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    71%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,201
    Length
    104 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,848
    Students counted
    71
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,965
    Program website, Dental Assisting - AAS at Delta College
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Wayne County Community College District

    Detroit

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Wayne County Community College District, DetroitDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$25,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,183
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Wayne County Community College District
    More details about Dental Assisting at Wayne County Community College District
    Finished
    25%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,439
    Length
    40 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,460
    Students counted
    56
    Earned a year, estimated
    $25,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,183
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Wayne County Community College District
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Entry Level Dental Assisting

    Dental Careers of Michigan Inc.

    Southfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Careers of Michigan Inc., SouthfieldDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,900
    Price if you pay yourself$4,995

    38 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Entry Level Dental Assisting at Dental Careers of Michigan Inc.
    More details about Entry Level Dental Assisting at Dental Careers of Michigan Inc.
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,236
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,995
    students trained with WIOA funding
    38
    Program website, Entry Level Dental Assisting at Dental Careers of Michigan Inc.
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Canton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, CantonDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,500
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    64%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,883
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Lansing

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, LansingDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,300
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,337
    Length
    30 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    41
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Flint

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ross Medical Education Center, FlintDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$23,500
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    35%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,874
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistantIn personPrerequisite courses

    Dental Assisting

    Washtenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Washtenaw Community College, Ann ArborDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$44,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,335
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Washtenaw Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Washtenaw Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,101
    Length
    45 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,699
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $44,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,335
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Washtenaw Community College
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting Certificate

    Mott Community College

    Flint

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mott Community College, FlintDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,600
    Price if you pay yourself$12,823
    Program website, Dental Assisting Certificate at Mott Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting Certificate at Mott Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,895
    Length
    65 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,823
    Program website, Dental Assisting Certificate at Mott Community College
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Kentwood

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, KentwoodDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,400
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    71%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,111
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Portage

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, PortageDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,041
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Mott Community College

    Flint

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mott Community College, FlintDental assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,300
    Price if you pay yourself$17,238
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Mott Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Mott Community College
    Finished
    79%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,321
    Length
    84 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    29
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $17,238
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Mott Community College
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross College, Grand RapidsDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,000
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,510
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross College
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park in Muskegon

    Muskegon

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park in Muskegon, MuskegonDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,600
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park in Muskegon
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park in Muskegon
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,890
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park in Muskegon
  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Dorsey College

    Woodhaven

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dorsey College, WoodhavenDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$16,000
    Price if you pay yourself$23,280
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,989
    Length
    48 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $23,280
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Dorsey College
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Davison

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, DavisonDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,077
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    23
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Clinical Dental Assistant

    North Central Michigan College

    Petoskey

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    North Central Michigan College, PetoskeyDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,800
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at North Central Michigan College
    More details about Clinical Dental Assistant at North Central Michigan College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,800
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at North Central Michigan College
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Saginaw

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ross Medical Education Center, SaginawDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$19,200
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,788
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    DA-3000: Dental Assistant

    MedCerts

    Based in Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MedCerts, based in Livonia, MIDental assistantOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, DA-3000: Dental Assistant at MedCerts
    More details about DA-3000: Dental Assistant at MedCerts
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,034
    Length
    14 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, DA-3000: Dental Assistant at MedCerts
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Mid Michigan College

    Harrison

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid Michigan College, HarrisonDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$23,200
    Price if you pay yourself$2,300

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Dental Assistant at Mid Michigan College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Mid Michigan College
    Finished
    94%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,791
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    $23,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Mid Michigan College
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting - Advanced Certificate

    Delta College

    University Center

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Delta College, University CenterDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,127
    Program website, Dental Assisting - Advanced Certificate at Delta College
    More details about Dental Assisting - Advanced Certificate at Delta College
    Finished
    26%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,127
    Program website, Dental Assisting - Advanced Certificate at Delta College
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    New Baltimore

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, New BaltimoreDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$28,200
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,047
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Ann Arbor

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, Ann ArborDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,000
    Price if you pay yourself$16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,006
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    14
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,297
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
  • Dental assistant (associate degree)In personEducation and courses

    Dental Assisting AAAS (393)

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand RapidsDental assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$14,000
    Program website, Dental Assisting AAAS (393) at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting AAAS (393) at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    92%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,535
    Length
    60 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,000
    Program website, Dental Assisting AAAS (393) at Grand Rapids Community College
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Thompson M-TEC

    Holland

    No diploma needed

    Thompson M-TEC, HollandDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$45,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,345
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Thompson M-TEC
    More details about Dental Assisting at Thompson M-TEC
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,257
    Length
    28 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,345
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Thompson M-TEC
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Monroe County Community College

    Monroe

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Monroe County Community College, MonroeDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,199
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Monroe County Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Monroe County Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,199
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Monroe County Community College
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant Program

    Sanilac Career Center

    Peck

    No diploma needed

    Sanilac Career Center, PeckDental assistantSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,299
    Program website, Dental Assistant Program at Sanilac Career Center
    More details about Dental Assistant Program at Sanilac Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,299
    Program website, Dental Assistant Program at Sanilac Career Center
  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant Training Program

    Bay College

    Escanaba

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Bay College, EscanabaDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    Program website, Dental Assistant Training Program at Bay College
    More details about Dental Assistant Training Program at Bay College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    Program website, Dental Assistant Training Program at Bay College
  • Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)

    Central Michigan University

    Based in Mt Pleasant, MI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Central Michigan University, based in Mt Pleasant, MIDental assistant · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,995
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
    More details about Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,995
    Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Central Michigan University
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Academy of Medical Professions

    Port Huron

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academy of Medical Professions, Port HuronDental assistantSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Academy of Medical Professions
    More details about Dental Assisting at Academy of Medical Professions
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Academy of Medical Professions
  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Macomb Community College

    Warren

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Macomb Community College, WarrenDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,508
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Macomb Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $630
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,508
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Macomb Community College
  • Dental front officeSeveral formatsNo diploma needed

    Dental Office Assistant

    Healthcare Career Institute LLC

    Southfield

    No diploma needed

    Healthcare Career Institute LLC, SouthfieldDental front officeSeveral formats · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,000
    Program website, Dental Office Assistant at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
    More details about Dental Office Assistant at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,000
    Program website, Dental Office Assistant at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry

    A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry

    Southfield

    No diploma needed

    A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry, SouthfieldDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,995
    More details about A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry at A One Day Dentures Implants & Family Dentistry
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,995
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Support Technician

    Healthcare Career Institute LLC

    Southfield

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Healthcare Career Institute LLC, SouthfieldDental assistantSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,500
    Program website, Dental Support Technician at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
    More details about Dental Support Technician at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,500
    Program website, Dental Support Technician at Healthcare Career Institute LLC
  • Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Dental Assistant Certificate Option (392)

    Grand Rapids Community College

    Grand Rapids

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Grand Rapids Community College, Grand RapidsDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,790
    Program website, Dental Assistant Certificate Option (392) at Grand Rapids Community College
    More details about Dental Assistant Certificate Option (392) at Grand Rapids Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    37 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,370
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,790
    Program website, Dental Assistant Certificate Option (392) at Grand Rapids Community College
  • Dental assistantSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Brighton

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ross Medical Education Center, BrightonDental assistant · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$15,897
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,897
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Michigan

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Michigan

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.

Quick facts: Dental assistant programs in Michigan

programs with a price cost under $3,000
6 of 39
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
31st of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
6 of 22
dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12
39 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the dental assistant programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Dental assistant programs in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other Michigan cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 6 more programs are in 6 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.

Other training in Michigan

How dental assistant programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Michigan

Where the Michigan dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Michigan dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs Michigan 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. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Michigan offers.

How the prices and results of Michigan 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 Michigan

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. 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)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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