Next Dates:

January 10 – April 18, 2025

1511 Hwy 31 S, Hartselle, AL 35640
Class on Fridays!*

Dental Assisting Program in Hartselle, AL

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Our
Dental Assisting Program

We offer high-quality dental assisting instruction, in a real-world dental practice environment.

Originally founded in Atlanta in 1987, North Alabama Dental Assisting Program is the oldest and most experienced dental assisting program of its kind in the country. Our program is not only the oldest and most well-established of its kind in the area, but in the country, as it was started over 25 years ago. In a very short amount of time, students become properly trained and prepared to work side by side with the dentist.

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Certificate Program

ABOUT OUR COURSES

Our course is unique in that it is taught in an actual practicing dental office. You will learn the state-of-the-art methods in assisting. One of the most important and valuable parts of this program is the clinical hands-on training done during the week.

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STAFF

Dr. McKelvey is a board-certified general dentist who graduated from UAB School of Dentistry in 2010. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

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INTERNSHIP

Students are required to do an internship/externship for at a minimum of 100 hours over the course of the 14-week program. This is to be done during the work week at a local office of your choosing, or at our office (any of the Dental Associates offices around North Alabama, or at Hartselle Family Dentistry)

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Curriculum OUTLINE

There are many subjects covered in depth from both a didactic and a practical clinical experience. The morning lecture is followed by an afternoon of clinical, “hands on” training in our practicing dental office. Students learn the operation of all equipment, instrumentation and materials commonly used in a general dental practice.

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Testimonials

					I am so thankful I found this program! Dr. Maggie & all the staff are so kind & helpful! I learned so much & had a job before the program was over! 100% recommend if you are considering it & are interested in being in the dental field! ❤️				
Tess Donaldson
4/21/2024
					The North Alabama Dental Assisting program was an integral part of my success in the dental field. It provided a strong foundation in dental education that quickly led to a great job, quality connections, and lasting friendships. I am now a dental hygienist and so thankful for the strong start that this program provided me on this rewarding career path.				
Tiffany McGraw
11/21/2023
					I recommend this program to anyone who ask! I finished in 2020 and have been in surgery, orthodontics, pediatrics and now adults! I have loved every second of it thanks to Dr. Maggie’s Program! The best thing about this class is that it’s hands on and makes it easy to learn! If you are thinking of joining.. DO IT! You won’t regret it!				
Haley Brooke Reeves
11/21/2023
					I absolutely recommend this class! I learned so much and had some of the greatest experiences! I love all of the teachers and everyone who helped out with everything that we needed! I got a job with a dental office while still in this program and I love it so much!				
Abigail Grimes
11/21/2023
					I completed this program in the fall of 2022. Dr. Maggie is exceedingly professional and all around the BEST mentor! I refer so many girls to enroll in her program, it has changed my life in numerous ways for the better. I am able to work in the field I have always dreamed of 🦷 I highly reccomend this program if you’re seeking a profession in the dental field!				
Ambria Jeffreys
11/21/2023
					The best decision I made was going through this program!! Dr.Maggie has created a wonderful program for you to enter into a career! I have been in dentistry for almost five years and it is all thanks to the skills and knowledge I learned using this program!				
authentic crump
11/21/2023
					Dr. Maggie and her teacher staff are amazing. I went through the program fall of 2021. The weekend classes were great since I also worked during the week. I learned so much from this program and would not be as knowledgeable without it. I am now a full time assistant at an incredible office in the shoals. Anytime, I tell people in the dental community I went through this program they always ask when can I start because they know how much time and care Dr Maggie has put into it to really provide the best dental assistants. If you are questioning if this program is right for you, I promise you it is!! So so so thankful for Dr Maggie.				
Brittany Epping
11/21/2023
					My experience at North Alabama Dental Assisting Program was amazing. Dr. Maggie and her team gave me the knowledge I needed to get my career in dental assisting started. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in the dental field. I am now going on 5 years in the dental field and am extremely grateful to Dr. Maggie and this program.				
Sydnee Powers
11/21/2023
					I can not say enough amazing things about the North Alabama Dental Assisting Program. This program taught me the skills and knowledge I needed to begin my career as a dental assistant. Dr. Maggie and her staff instills excellence in this program and goes above and beyond to give you ample amounts of hands on practice to take forward into your career.				
Whitney Bowers
11/21/2023
					I am incredibly grateful for my experience as a former student of the North Alabama Dental Assisting Program. Being a part of this program was a pivotal moment in my journey. Not only did it equip me with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the dental field, but it also played a significant role in my personal growth as a young adult. The program's comprehensive curriculum and dedicated instructors provided me with a strong foundation that continues to benefit me in my career. I can confidently say that my time with the North Alabama Dental Assisting Program was instrumental in shaping my success and development.				
Lillianna Berryhill
11/21/2023