The healthcare career that lets you have a life. No nights, weekends, or holidays.
This program is designed for individuals seeking stable healthcare careers with predictable schedules and work-life balance.
Perfect schedule for school drop-offs and family dinners every night
Leave retail and restaurant schedules for Monday-Friday stability
Enjoy weekends, holidays, and evening freedom
Clean, modern offices with technology and advancement
Comprehensive curriculum covering clinical skills, patient care, and modern dental office operations
Start as a DA and advance through specialized roles or further education
Chairside assisting, patient care
Training new staff, specialty skills
Practice management, team lead
Advanced clinical role
Most dental offices closed weekends and all major holidays
Typically 8am-5pm Monday-Friday with lunch breaks
Home for dinner every night, available for kids' activities
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Yes! Training is completely free to enroll and complete. You can access all course materials, practice exams, and student support at no cost. The only payment is the $950 total program cost when you're ready for certification.
The total program cost is $950. This one-time payment covers your entire DA program when you're ready to pursue certification. This is significantly lower than traditional programs that can cost $3,000-$6,000.
No! Most dental offices operate Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Unlike hospital jobs, dental assistants enjoy predictable schedules with evenings, weekends, and holidays off. Perfect work-life balance for families.
No prior experience is required. Our program starts with fundamentals and builds your skills progressively. Many successful DAs come from retail, hospitality, customer service, or are new to healthcare entirely.
DAs work in general dental offices, specialty practices (orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatrics), group dental practices, community health centers, and dental schools. Most are clean, modern offices with latest technology.
Dental offices are clean, professional environments with modern technology. You'll work in climate-controlled settings with regular breaks. No heavy lifting like hospitals. Build relationships with regular patients.
The program is self-paced and typically takes 8 weeks to complete studying 10-15 hours per week. You have up to 6 months access. Many complete it faster if studying full-time.
Yes! Everyone needs dental care regardless of the economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 7% growth through 2034. Dental care is recession-resistant and offers long-term job security.
Career path includes: Dental Assistant → Lead DA → Office Manager → Dental Hygienist (with additional education). Many DAs specialize in orthodontics, oral surgery, or pediatric dentistry.
Externships are recommended but not always required. Hands-on experience in dental settings is valuable. Many students arrange self-managed externships at local dental offices.
Yes! Many dental offices offer flexible part-time schedules. Perfect for parents with school-aged children or those seeking supplemental income. Some DAs work 2-3 days per week.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dental assistants earn a median annual wage of $44,820. Salaries vary by location and experience. See BLS.gov for detailed wage data by state.
You'll learn about X-ray theory, electronic health records, practice management software, digital impressions, and modern sterilization equipment. All theoretical knowledge for modern dental practices.
Yes! With an aging population and increased focus on preventive care, demand for dental assistants is growing. Many practices struggle to find qualified DAs, creating excellent job opportunities.
Free enrollment with no upfront costs, pay only when ready ($950 total), self-paced online learning, and regular job leads included. Traditional programs cost $3,000-$6,000 upfront.
EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site at a hospital or healthcare facility. EHired provides state-specific resources and guidance, but placement is not guaranteed.
The healthcare career that lets you have a life. Free training, pay only $950 when ready.