The Best Dental Assisting School in Washington and Oregon!
Dental Assisting Program Outline
Our dental assisting program includes courses on the following subjects, with both classroom and clinical training:
Course #1: Introduction to Dentistry and Dental
Course #2: Basic Dental Assisting Theory – Part 1
Course #3: Basic Dental Assisting Theory – Part 2
Course #4: Assisting for Operative Dentistry
Course #5: Radiology – Part 1
Course #6: Radiology – Part 2
Course #7: Assisting for Prosthodontics
Course #8: Dental Specialties
Course #9: Cosmetic Dentistry – Introduction to Administrative Techniques
Course #10: Administrative Techniques (cont.), Interview Techniques, CPR Certification,
Necessary AIDs/HIV training and CPR will be included in the Course work.
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Lite
- ✓ 10-week Lectures & Lab
- ✓ Practice on dummies
- ✓ Access to Internship Offers
Base
- ✓10-week Lectures & Lab
- ✓ Practice on dummies
- ✓ Live Patient Practice
- ✓ VDAS Scrubs
- ✓ Lab Materials Costs
- ✓ Printed & Bounded Workbook
- ✓ Take Home Whitening Kit
- ✓ Internship at Ranieu Dental
- ✓ Access to Hiring Dental Offices
Pro
- ✓10-week Lectures & Lab
- ✓ Practice on dummies
- ✓ Live Patient Practice
- ✓ VDAS Scrubs
- ✓ Lab Materials Costs
- ✓ Printed & Bounded Workbook
- ✓ Text Book
- ✓ Take Home Whitening Kit
- ✓ 1-on-1 Internship with Dr. Ranola
- ✓ Access to Hiring Dental Offices
- ✓ Welcome Dinner with Dr. Ranola
- ✓ WA/OR Radiology Licensing/Testing Fees
- ✓ OSHA, HIPPA training
- ✓ Lifetime Mentorship
- ✓ 10% off Future Continuing Education
Why We Are Unique
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 dental assistant 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.
Hands-on training
Small class size
one-on-one attention
Financial Assistance
Direct feedback from instructors & dentists
Resume & interview preparation
Our School Faculty
Dr. Herma Ranola
Director of Student Success • Dentist
Dr. Ranola started Vancouver Dental Assisting School to share her knowledge and expertise with students who want to pursue a career in dentistry. Before becoming a dentist, Dr. Ranola began her journey as a registered dental assistant. Because of that, she understands just how important it is to have high-quality dental assistants.
Dr. Ranola is knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about continued education, both personally and professionally. She particularly enjoys mentoring students who do not thrive in a traditional school setting or struggle with confidence. She looks forward to meeting every new student and helping them achieve a fulfilling dental career as she has.

Jasmine Schuetze
Director of Education • Lead Instructor
Jasmine has been a practicing dental assistant for over 15 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 8 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.
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How to Register for Our Dental Assisting Program Online
Your dreams of working in dentistry have never been closer. Simply follow these three steps to register for our next open class and you’ll be on your way to a more promising future.
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01.
We have carefully prepared an enrollment agreement and school catalog covering all necessary items you need to make a well-educated decision. Please review them carefully and contact us if you have any questions.
02.
After reviewing the documents, you’re now ready to enroll and take the first step towards a rewarding new career. Simply use our online portal to pay a one-time $150 registration fee to reserve your spot in the class.
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Next, call or email us to set up an in-person interview where our faculty will provide a tour of our facility and guide you through the entire application process, including presenting options to apply for financial assistance. Don’t forget to bring a copy of the enrollment agreement and school catalog with you on the day of the interview.
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