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Dental assistant programs in Detroit, Michigan

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

14 schools offer these dental assisting programs with classes in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 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 Detroit, 2 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma and 13 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 15 programs here are dental assistant (14 programs) and dental front office (1 program).

See the 15 programs

All 39 dental assistant programs in Michigan, including online programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Detroit?

$4,998 to $16,297 is what most dental assistant programs in Detroit cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $3,200 to $23,280

In the typical program

Finished the program
44%
Working 6 months later
79%
Earned a year, estimated
about $24,100
Length
10 to 39 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 Detroit may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Detroit?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 15 dental assistant programs in Detroit approved for WIOA funding

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15 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 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 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

    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 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 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 Detroit

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Detroit

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.

Other training in Detroit

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

Where the Detroit dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Detroit dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs with classes in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn 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 Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit

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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