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Dental Assistant Schools in Jacksonville, FL

Dental assistant schools in Jacksonville offer a public college certificate and private diploma programs with clinical practice. Compare course length, tuition and schedules, then check how each program documents dental radiography and expanded-functions training.

Compare programs How to pay for training
Public college optionFSCJ: 10 months full-time; 1,230 hours
Florida licensingThe Board does not license dental assistants
School approval checkFlorida Board of Dentistry list updated October 23, 2026
National certificationFSCJ graduates may take DANB exams for the CDA credential

Dental assisting programs serving Jacksonville

Compare FSCJ's North Campus certificate with two Jacksonville diploma programs. The check line links to the Florida Board of Dentistry's expanded-duty/radiology list, where each retained school matches its published campus address.

3 local programs listed

SchoolProgramCredentialLengthScheduleCost
Florida State College at Jacksonville, North CampusJacksonville, FLFlorida Board of Dentistry expanded-duty/radiology list, October 23, 2026
Annual application deadline: May 15. Board list updated October 23, 2026. College also reports CODA accreditation, approval without reporting requirements. Graduates may take DANB exams for the CDA credential. Checked October 27, 2026.
School page 		Dental Assisting (C.C.)Career Certificate10 months; 1,230 clock/contact hoursFull-time, Monday-Friday, generally 8 a.m.-5 p.m.$4,280 approximate Florida-resident total in July 29, 2026 admissions packet; a separate $120-per-term technology fee and optional DANB exam fees are listed
Concorde Career InstituteJacksonville, FLFlorida Board of Dentistry expanded-duty/radiology list, October 23, 2026
Upcoming start: November 2, 2026. Program includes 230 externship hours. Listed at Salisbury Road on the Board's October 23, 2026 expanded-duty/radiology list; CIE license 87 also covers this campus. Checked October 27, 2026.
School page 		Dental AssistantDiploma9 months; 32 instructional weeks; 800 contact hoursHybrid; morning and evening cohorts listed in the campus calendar$19,712 tuition; $20,952 listed total (2026-2027 Jacksonville catalog, effective December 3, 2025)
Florida Institute of Dental AssistingJacksonville, FLFlorida Board of Dentistry expanded-duty/radiology list, October 23, 2026
Includes 142 theory hours, 76 lab hours and a 160-hour externship. Diploma program has CIE Annual license 6501; EFDA and radiography courses are separately Board-approved. Listed at this address on October 23, 2026. Checked October 27, 2026.
School page 		Entry Level Dental AssistingDiploma with Expanded Functions Dental Assistant and Dental Radiographer certifications6 months; 378 clock hoursNovember 9, 2026: Mondays/Wednesdays, 5-9:30 p.m.; January 22, 2027: Fridays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.$9,700 tuition plus $150 registration, $9,850 total (published program page, checked October 27, 2026)

Jacksonville campuses first, then nearby cities. Details come from each school's website; costs and start dates change, so confirm with the school.

Dental assistant schools near Jacksonville: campus details

Florida State College at Jacksonville, North Campus Jacksonville, FL

FSCJ teaches chairside assisting, dental materials, infection control and radiography through classroom, laboratory and clinical coursework at North Campus.

Florida Board of Dentistry expanded-duty/radiology list, October 23, 2026
Program
Dental Assisting (C.C.)
Credential
Career Certificate
Length
10 months; 1,230 clock/contact hours
Schedule
Full-time, Monday-Friday, generally 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Published cost
$4,280 approximate Florida-resident total in July 29, 2026 admissions packet; a separate $120-per-term technology fee and optional DANB exam fees are listed
Address
4501 Capper Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone
(904) 646-2300
Program page

Concorde Career Institute Jacksonville, FL

Concorde's dental assistant diploma covers chairside work, patient records and laboratory procedures, with classroom instruction and an externship.

Florida Board of Dentistry expanded-duty/radiology list, October 23, 2026
Program
Dental Assistant
Credential
Diploma
Length
9 months; 32 instructional weeks; 800 contact hours
Schedule
Hybrid; morning and evening cohorts listed in the campus calendar
Published cost
$19,712 tuition; $20,952 listed total (2026-2027 Jacksonville catalog, effective December 3, 2025)
Address
7259 Salisbury Road, Suite 120, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone
(904) 515-5518
Program page

Florida Institute of Dental Assisting Jacksonville, FL

Florida Institute of Dental Assisting combines a local classroom and lab with an externship and expanded-functions and radiography credentials.

Florida Board of Dentistry expanded-duty/radiology list, October 23, 2026
Program
Entry Level Dental Assisting
Credential
Diploma with Expanded Functions Dental Assistant and Dental Radiographer certifications
Length
6 months; 378 clock hours
Schedule
November 9, 2026: Mondays/Wednesdays, 5-9:30 p.m.; January 22, 2027: Fridays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Published cost
$9,700 tuition plus $150 registration, $9,850 total (published program page, checked October 27, 2026)
Address
8761 Perimeter Park Blvd, Suite 107, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone
(904) 674-3131
Program page

Steps toward dental assisting in Florida

  1. 1

    Understand Florida's separate requirements

    The Board's radiographer application says it does not issue dental assistant licenses. Radiography and certain expanded duties still require specific formal training and the proper dentist supervision.

  2. 2

    Match the program approval

    Find the provider on the Board's expanded-duty/radiology list. Match the street address to the campus you will attend before paying a deposit.

  3. 3

    Complete the school's admission checks

    FSCJ's July 2026 packet requires transcripts and a competitive admission review. Accepted students complete drug and background screening, followed by the required physical and immunization documentation.

  4. 4

    Finish practical and clinical work

    Reserve time for clinical work as well as scheduled classes. FIDA's diploma includes a 160-hour externship under a licensed dentist, alongside theory and laboratory instruction.

  5. 5

    Document your radiography training

    The Board application describes formal-training routes and a separate radiographer certification route involving three months of supervised on-the-job training followed by an approved course within 12 months. Ask which route applies to your course before performing x-ray duties.

  6. 6

    Check national exam eligibility

    FSCJ's dental assisting information says graduates can earn DANB's Certified Dental Assistant credential by passing its examinations. Ask each school to document your eligibility for the full CDA credential and identify any separate examination fees.

Jacksonville dental assistant jobs and median pay

The BLS May 2025 Jacksonville, FL metro estimates counted 1,850 dental assistant jobs (SOC 31-9091). Median pay was $24.17 per hour and $50,270 per year. This regional measure includes workers with different experience levels, duties and employers.

BLS describes OEWS as a survey of wage and salary employment that excludes self-employed workers. Its employment estimate measures existing jobs, rather than vacancies you can apply for. The median marks the middle of the wage distribution. When you review a job offer, compare the stated hourly rate, benefits and weekly schedule with your own training and commuting costs.

Dental assisting costs and help with tuition

FSCJ's July 2026 packet lists resident tuition and fees of $1,470, $1,368 and $735 across three terms, plus a separate technology fee and optional exams. FIDA publishes $9,700 tuition plus $150 registration. Concorde's catalog, effective December 3, 2025, lists $19,712 tuition and $20,952 total. Get a written breakdown before comparing prices.

FSCJ labels its certificate financial-aid eligible. Its aid catalog explains FAFSA and need-based Pell Grants. Contact CareerSource Northeast Florida, the local American Job Center network, about WIOA assistance for approved training. Awards depend on eligibility and available funds. Veterans should verify the exact school and course before using GI Bill benefits for non-college training. FIDA also publishes installment plans; compare financing terms with the cash price.

Read the full guide to paying for training

What to ask a dental assistant school

  • Does this exact campus appear on the current Board training list?
  • What proof of expanded-functions and dental radiography training will I receive?
  • Does your course qualify me for full CDA testing or specific DANB components?
  • Where will I complete clinical practice, and who arranges the site?
  • Are daytime externship hours required even if I attend evening classes?
  • Which books, uniforms, screenings, technology fees and exams cost extra?
  • What are the admission deadline, next start and written refund terms?

How to check a school

Common questions

Do I need a Florida dental assistant license?

The Florida Board of Dentistry's application instructions say the Board does not issue dental assistant licenses. That does not remove the training rules for certain duties. Dental radiography and expanded functions have their own education and supervision requirements. Keep your course certificates and ask the supervising dentist which tasks your documented training allows.

How long is dental assistant school in Jacksonville?

Concorde's Jacksonville diploma lists nine months. FIDA publishes a six-month program with 378 clock hours, including an externship. Calendar length does not show how many days you must attend each week. Review the campus schedule and clinical hours together so you can plan transportation, work and child care.

Is a radiography certificate the same as the CDA?

No. The Florida Board describes state dental radiographer certification. FSCJ's admissions packet explains that passing DANB's General Chairside Assisting, Infection Control, and Radiation Health and Safety examinations earns the national CDA designation. Ask a school to identify every credential included in tuition and any separate exams or applications you would need.

Can I take dental assisting classes after work?

FIDA lists a November 9, 2026 start with Monday and Wednesday classes from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Concorde's calendar also lists evening dental assistant cohorts. Ask separately about clinical availability, since the classroom schedule does not establish when an office can supervise your practical work. Request the full calendar before arranging work or child care.

Can a short course cover expanded functions?

Florida has a separate approval process for expanded-duty courses. The Board's program guidance requires a syllabus and competency testing before approval. That approval concerns specific duties, so ask what the course covers, whether you need prior dental assisting experience, and which certificate documents completion. It does not by itself establish national CDA exam eligibility.

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