The Best Dental Assisting and Dental Front Desk Program in Washington and Oregon!
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Are you looking for a career in the dental health field? Secure your future and begin a rewarding career as a dental assistant working alongside dentists and for the patients or a dental front desk helping manage day-to-day operations at a dental office. Our programs in Vancouver, WA and the Portland metro area prepare you to enter the dental profession with confidence and the ability to make a real difference!

Top Rated Dental Assisting Program
Dental assisting is a rapidly growing career field. Secure your future and begin a rewarding career as a dental assistant working alongside dentists and for the patients. Our program prepares you to enter the dental profession with confidence and the ability to make a difference! We certify students from Vancouver and the Portland metro area. Our farthest Alumni students were from Winlock, WA and Dallas, OR.

Dental Front Desk Training Course
Why Choose Us!
With a 95% Success Rate, our program is the undeniable choice. Vancouver Dental Assisting School’s culture is focused on your success! Our program offers a lifetime mentorship to our students. From job openings, knowledge, and support; our mentors are here to help guide your dental career.
Hands-on training
Small class size
one-on-one attention
Financial Assistance
Direct feedback from instructors & dentists
Resume & interview preparation
About Our Faculty

Jasmine Schuetze
Director/Instructor
Jasmine has been a practicing dental assistant for over 12 years. She has assisted with many types of procedures, including oral surgery, crowns, root canals, and orthodontics. When she is not leading our students into their future careers, she is the Team Leader at Ranieu Family Dental.
She has held a current RDA for Washington state as well as RHS and Oregon radiology certificate and is currently working toward getting her EFDA.
Jasmine balances her work and life by enjoying family time with her daughter, Kalisi. Together, they enjoy all the local hiking trails and are avid campers.

Brittney Neblock
Instructor
Brittney has been in the dental field for the past 5 years. She has always had a passion for dentistry ever since she was little. She attended Clark College where she finished all her prerequisites for the Dental Hygiene Program. While waiting to get into the program, she attended Dental Assisting School to start her career in the dental field as soon as possible.
Right after completing the program, she went to work as an orthodontic assistant. The doctor she worked with trusted her to train new employees and that’s where she fell in love with teaching. She balances her work and life with family time with her two children, Madison and Jordan.
FAQ
What is the advantage of a 10 week course vs. a 12 month course?
You will pay thousands of dollars more for a
Is your school registered with the State?
Absolutely, YES. We are registered within the State of Washington. The Vancouver Dental Assisting School is a postsecondary educational institution, certified and licensed by the State of Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. Our license certifies that our school complies with the requirements of the Private Vocational School Act, chapter 28C.10 RCW (Revised
I have no dental experience, what if I find the program too hard?
We want you to succeed! Our instructors are available to help you with any difficulties you might have. We will take the time necessary until you understand the concepts to be a valuable dental assistant. We will make ourselves available to you during classroom hours or after hours.
Will I be working with a dentist?
Yes! You will be working alongside Dr. Herma Ranola. What is important to know about Dr. Ranola is her love of teaching. She is fun and outgoing and very approachable, which creates
What happens when I complete the course?
You will receive a certificate of completion as well as a radiology certificate and will be ready to start applying for dental assisting jobs! We help you prepare for the resume and interviewing process and will share
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Open Hours
Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday–Sunday: Closed