A Program Designed for Real Life
Most dental assisting programs were built around academic calendars, not your life. Excel Dental Academy was built differently. We start with one question: how do we get someone career-ready as efficiently as possible, without making them choose between school and their current responsibilities?
The answer is our hybrid model — self-paced online coursework paired with weekly hands-on clinical sessions inside active dental offices. You study when you have time. You practice when it fits your schedule. You graduate in 16 weeks ready to work.
- Self-paced online modules covering theory, terminology, and procedures
- Weekly in-person clinical sessions in real dental offices
- DANB exam preparation woven into every week
- Career coaching and job placement support included
Clinical Training That Counts
The biggest gap between dental assisting graduates and what offices actually need is hands-on experience. That's why we embed real clinical training into every single week of the program — not just at the end.
Students spend time inside active dental offices learning alongside working professionals. By the time you graduate, you've already done the job. You're not a student hoping someone will hire you — you're a trained professional walking in with confidence.
- Weekly clinical sessions in active dental practices
- Real patient interactions under professional supervision
- Instrument handling, X-rays, tray setup, and chairside assisting
- Final externship block for full immersion before graduation
Online Learning
Flexible, self-paced digital coursework covering everything from dental anatomy to office administration — accessible anytime, from anywhere.
In-Person Clinical
Weekly hands-on sessions inside real dental offices. You'll work alongside professionals and gain experience that textbooks simply can't replicate.
DANB Prep
National Board exam preparation is built into the program from week one — so you graduate ready to pursue certification without additional prep time or cost.